About the Job:
The Back-End Developer plays a key role in architecting, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of web applications. This position focuses on building high-performance, secure, and scalable RESTful APIs while ensuring seamless communication between the back-end and front-end systems. You will work primarily with ASP.NET Core, C#, and SQL, leveraging OOP principles, LINQ, HTTP clients, and caching strategies to deliver efficient and maintainable systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data access patterns, performance optimization, and integration best practices.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core following clean architecture and SOLID principles.
- Implement robust HTTP client communication for integrations with external services using libraries such as HttpClient or RestSharp.
- Apply advanced LINQ techniques for efficient data querying, filtering, and transformation within .NET applications.
- Design and optimize caching strategies (e.g., MemoryCache, Redis) to enhance system responsiveness and reduce load times.
- Develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and testable C# code following OOP and design patterns.
- Work with ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework) for data access, schema design, and query optimization.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and schema best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, QA engineers, and DevOps during the full development lifecycle.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring high availability and performance of applications.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in back-end development using ASP.NET Core and C#.
- Strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and design patterns.
- In-depth knowledge of LINQ and its advanced querying capabilities.
- Proven experience building secure, scalable RESTful APIs.
- Proficiency with Entity Framework or other ORM technologies.
- Experience with HTTP client libraries (HttpClient, RestSharp) and external API integration.
- Strong understanding of caching mechanisms (e.g., MemoryCache, Redis) and distributed caching strategies.
- Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases; exposure to NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Knowledge of asynchronous programming in C#.
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit).
What We Offer:
- An international and multicultural environment with the opportunity to work in one of the IT sector’s most exciting and interesting growth areas.
- Opportunities to gain responsibility, dedication, and skill development with our expert team.
- The chance to gain valuable technical, project management, and communication skills.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package: base salary, housing allowance, annual flight ticket home, 22 working days of vacation per year, and one of the best medical insurances in the GCC.
