Backend Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer (C# / .NET) with experience in the financial services, e‑commerce, or fintech space to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in backend development, experience working with transaction‑driven systems, and the ability to build scalable, secure, and high‑performance services.

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining core backend systems that power financial products such as payments, lending platforms, and digital financial services.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using C#, .NET Core, and related technologies.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement business logic for financial transactions, workflows, and integrations.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.

🔹 Fintech Systems & Integrations

• Develop and support systems handling payments, lending, wallets, and financial data processing.
• Integrate with third‑party services such as payment gateways, banking APIs, and KYC providers.
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive financial data and transactions.
• Maintain accuracy and reliability in transaction processing.

🔹 Performance & Scalability

• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and bottlenecks.
• Support high‑availability systems with minimal downtime.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms.

🔹 Database & Data Management

• Design and optimize database structures using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar.
• Write efficient queries and manage data integrity.
• Work with Entity Framework (EF / EF Core) or similar ORMs.

🔹 Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and other developers.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint delivery.
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in backend development using C# / .NET Core.
• Strong experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• Experience working in financial services, fintech, or transaction‑heavy environments.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Strong experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in Entity Framework (EF / EF Core).
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and performance tuning.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with event‑driven systems (e.g., message queues).
• Knowledge of security best practices in financial systems.
• Prior experience working on payment systems, lending platforms, or digital banking solutions.

Core Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication skills
• Ownership mindset and accountability

KPIs & Performance Indicators

• Quality and reliability of backend services
• API performance and uptime
• Timely delivery of features
• Reduction in bugs and production incidents
• System scalability and efficiency improvements

What Success Looks Like

• Stable, secure, and high‑performing backend systems
• Clean and maintainable codebase
• Efficient handling of financial transactions
• Strong collaboration within the engineering team
• Continuous improvement in system performance