Schedule: 9AM - 6PM UK Time, Monday to Friday

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our growing development
team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our core platform services, APIs, and integrations. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and wants to make a significant impact on a product used by estate agents across the UK.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and REST APIs using C# and
.NET
• Architect and implement scalable solutions within our Azure cloud infrastructure
• Write efficient SQL queries and optimise database performance for complex property
management operations
• Develop and maintain integrations with third-party property portals (Rightmove, Zoopla,
OnTheMarket) and external services
• Implement webhook systems, rate limiting, and JWT authentication for our Open API
platform
• Work with Entity Framework Core to build and maintain data access layers
• Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver seamless end-to-end features
• Monitor and resolve production issues using error tracking tools such as Sentry
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions

Essential Requirements
• 7+ years of professional experience in C# and .NET development
• Strong experience with SQL databases (SQL Server or PostgreSQL) including query
optimisation and performance tuning
• Proven track record building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Experience with Entity Framework Core or similar ORMs
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Understanding of authentication and authorisation mechanisms (JWT, Auth0)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Desirable Skills
• Experience with Redis caching and message queuing systems
• Knowledge of property industry or estate agency operations
• Experience building or consuming webhook systems
• Familiarity with document generation (PDF, Word) and electronic signature integrations
• Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Github practices
• Experience with third-party API integrations.

 

Independent Contractor Perks
Health Insurance coverage for eligible locations
Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
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