Sr. Backend Engineer (.NET/C#)

at  FLUENT LLC

We are looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our team, where you will be responsible for building and maintaining the core backend systems that power our platform. Our primary backend language is .NET/C#, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about developing scalable, reliable, and efficient backend services.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of new features. You’ll take ownership of backend services, including APIs, microservices, and database design, while implementing best practices for performance, security, and scalability. This position is fully remote with occasional travel to our NYC office for team collaboration and events.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer, with a strong focus on .NET and C# development.
• Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, including Elasticsearch, Redis, and EventStore.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (AWS preferred).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and software design patterns.
• Familiarity with message queuing and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, gRPC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and resolve complex production issues.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on collaboration across teams.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using .NET and C#.
• Architect and implement microservices, ensuring scalability and performance across our platform.
• Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration with existing systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code, following best practices for backend development, including SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Optimize existing services for performance, reliability, and scalability, utilizing caching strategies, efficient database queries, and more.
• Build and manage database structures using technologies like Elasticsearch, Redis, and EventStore.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to maintain high availability and observability of services.
• Work with DevOps teams to streamline the CI/CD pipelines for backend services, leveraging tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on users.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team.