Senior Backend Software Engineer

Department: Technology & Product

Location: Egypt, Argentina, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria

Compensation: $3.6K – $4.8K per month

Employment Type: Contract

This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.

Our client is a technology solutions company that develops and supports cloud-based software applications for a diverse portfolio of customers. They specialize in building scalable, secure, and reliable software while leveraging modern cloud technologies to deliver exceptional user experiences. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help lead backend architecture, cloud engineering initiatives, and engineering best practices across their technology organization.

Role Overview

The Senior Backend Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing scalable cloud-native backend systems using C# and Microsoft Azure technologies. The Senior Backend Software Engineer will lead architecture decisions, build enterprise-grade APIs, improve application performance and reliability, mentor engineering team members, and collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, and software engineering teams. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while remaining hands-on in software development and technical leadership.

Location

Fully Remote |

Key Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services using C# and .NET/.NET Core.

• Architect and build enterprise-grade RESTful APIs and backend services.

• Evaluate and improve application architecture, scalability, and maintainability.

• Promote engineering standards, coding best practices, and clean software architecture.

Cloud & Azure Engineering

• Design and support cloud-native applications within Microsoft Azure.

• Collaborate on deployment strategies, cloud optimization, and infrastructure improvements.

• Improve application scalability, security, reliability, and operational performance.

• Support cloud modernization and automation initiatives.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor junior and mid-level software engineers.

• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance.

• Participate in technical planning, architecture discussions, and solution design.

• Help establish scalable engineering processes and development standards.

Performance, Reliability & Optimization

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.

• Improve application performance, monitoring, logging, and system reliability.

• Identify opportunities to optimize backend architecture and cloud infrastructure.

• Ensure solutions are designed for long-term scalability and maintainability.

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.

• Extensive experience developing backend applications using C# and .NET/.NET Core.

• Experience designing and developing large-scale APIs and backend systems.

• Strong experience working within Microsoft Azure environments.

• Experience leading technical projects, architecture decisions, or engineering initiatives.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of backend architecture and software design principles.

• Strong understanding of cloud-native application development.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure services.

• Experience with SQL databases, performance optimization, and systems integration.

• Experience collaborating with DevOps teams and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

• Ability to mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems are consistently delivered.

• Architecture improvements enhance maintainability, reliability, and cloud efficiency.

• Engineering standards and best practices are adopted across the development team.

• Junior engineers receive effective mentorship and technical guidance.

• Cloud-based applications remain reliable, performant, and scalable.

• Technical contributions directly support the companys long-term technology strategy.

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technology company where youll play a key role in shaping backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and engineering standards. As the Senior Backend Software Engineer, youll solve complex technical challenges, mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and help build scalable cloud-based software solutions that support long-term business growth.

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form

• Record a video showcasing your skill sets