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GamaLearn

Senior .NET Backend Engineer

GamaLearn
United Arab Emirates · Contract · Mid-Senior

8+ years of hands-on experience in Software development having expert knowledge in our core technology stack: Microsoft .NET/.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core MVC, ASP.NET WebForms and Web API development to design scalable, reliable, and efficient backend solutions.

  • Architect and implement backend services using C# and .NET Core. Lead the design and development of microservices or monolithic applications while writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code in .NET, SQL, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Proficient in developing robust, scalable and production-ready APIs and middleware for seamless data exchange and real-time communication between systems.
  • Solid foundational knowledge of Clean architecture principles and system design methodologies, Design patterns and best practices for building distributed systems: SOLID principles, TDD and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) etc. Understanding and identifying technical debt and resolving the same.
  • Proven ability in database design, with experience in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and developing stored procedures.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, and their application in deployment and scaling.
  • Demonstrated solid understanding of and practical experience with major cloud service providers, specifically Azure and/or AWS and/or GCP.Familiarity with and ideally practical application of DevOps processes, including the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies.
  • Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance.
  • Demonstrates initiative and thrives in both autonomous and team-based environments, with a focus on accountability. Combines independent work ethic with collaborative team skills and takes ownership of responsibilities.
  • Continuously stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and enhance development processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience as a Full Stack Web Developer, with 8+ years of experience
  • Proven Experience in ASP.NET Core 6+, C# 11, WEB API Core, EF Core, MS-SQL Server, Microservices & Clean architecture and other ORMs.
  • Experience working with ORM Entity Framework (EF6), and EF Core.
  • Design, develop and maintain efficient, secure and scalable backend API using Restful design principles. Good to have experience building third-party API integrations.
  • Familiarity with Cloud (Azure preferred, AWS, Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge in DevOps systems, preferably Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with database systems such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
  • Must have hands-on experience with MS-SQL, SQL Jobs, DB Security.
  • Must be able to demonstrate proven experience in SQL data storage techniques, Query retrieval & optimization, and synchronization mechanisms.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git), TFVC is a plusProficient understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and deliver effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks such as.Net xUnit, Cypress, Selenium.
  • Must have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, distributed systems and software architecture principles.
  • Demonstrate experience in building highly efficient & resilient microservices.
  • Must have experience integrating with Queue and Messaging services (MQueue, RabbitMQ, etc.) - Experience in MassTransit is an added advantage.
  • Mandatory experience in implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).
  • Must be able to evaluate, Identify and address technical debt, code quality, and performance issues at application & database level.
  • Experience in building Real time communication using SignalR is an added advantage.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing requirements.
  • Good sense of documentation and writing clean code with comments.
  • Preferred: Experience working with legacy ASP.NET Web Forms applications
  • Preferred: Building solutions with DDD & TDD approach.
  • Preferred: Strong fundamental knowledge of Containerization Technology and proven experience in deploying apps & services using Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Preferred: Candidate based in UAE and Self-Sponsored.

Benefits

  • Any of these certifications on Azure is a plus: AZ 900, AZ 204/AZ 104, AZ 302, AZ 400.
  • Any courses/certifications taken on any of the technologies mentioned is a plus.

Key Skills

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sql microservices devops cloud c containerization design patterns kubernetes sql server docker server cicd tdd aws ddd postgresql rabbitmq selenium storage mysql oauth git
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Posted
May 01, 2025
Type
Contract
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Abu Dhabi
Company
GamaLearn

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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