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Senior Backend Developer

The Portfolio Group
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with 5+ years of backend development experience to join our purpose-driven tech team.
  • In this role, you will enhance core product features and design scalable backend systems using C# (.NET 6+ preferred) and Azure services.
  • You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and drive improvements in development processes and tooling.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £46,698, reflecting the value of your expertise in software craftsmanship and engineering best practices.
  • Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We're looking for a talented Senior Backend Developer to join a purpose-driven tech team that creates solutions making a real difference in people's lives. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to shape systems that support individuals and organisations across the UK and Ireland.

The Role

As a Senior Backend Developer, you'll be a founding member of a newly formed cross-functional engineering team. You'll play a key role in setting the tone for the team's culture, practices, and success. Your technical expertise will shape our architecture and support business-critical applications.

This is a highly collaborative role suited to someone with a passion for software craftsmanship, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance features and functionality of core products
  • Design and implement scalable backend systems using C# (.NET 6+ preferred)
  • Build cloud-native solutions using Azure, including Azure Functions (serverless)
  • Work with schema-less databases such as Cosmos DB
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using TDD/BDD principles
  • Create and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to define solutions
  • Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices
  • Drive improvements in development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and tooling
  • Investigate and resolve production issues
  • Ensure observability through logging, metrics, and diagnostics
  • Contribute to event-driven architecture and distributed systems design

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of backend development experience
  • Expertise in C#, .NET (preferably .NET 6+), and SQL Server
  • Experience with Azure services, including Azure Functions and serverless architecture
  • Knowledge of schema-less databases such as Cosmos DB or similar
  • Solid understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and event-driven architecture
  • Proficiency in Git, Unit Testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit), and API development
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
  • A mindset of continuous learning and a drive to grow within a dynamic, evolving team

Bonus Points

  • Experience in payroll systems
  • Background in fintech or financial services
  • Exposure to containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

Why Join?

This is an incredible opportunity to make your mark in a company that prioritises purpose, innovation, and professional growth. You'll be part of a team where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged, and your work truly matters.

Ready to build something that helps others and builds your career in the process? Apply today.

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