Backend Developer (.NET)

Andersen Software; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 513,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Mentoring and adaptation programs

Referral program

Corporate training portal

Annual bonus up to 1000 USD

Sports activity compensation

Job summary

Andersen is hiring a Backend Developer (.NET) to work on-site in Abu Dhabi on digital transformation projects building secure, scalable public sector solutions.

The role focuses on designing and implementing backend services and REST APIs using C# / ASP.NET Core, EF Core, and SQL, while collaborating with Analysts, Solution Architects, frontend and QA engineers to deliver features end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Commercial backend experience with C# / .NET (ASP.NET Core, Web API).
• Strong EF Core and relational DB knowledge (SQL Server / PostgreSQL).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid OOP/SOLID knowledge and design patterns.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD and unit testing frameworks.
• Agile team experience and clear communication with stakeholders.
• English level Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and REST APIs for the case management platform.
• Implement case lifecycle, routing, statuses, SLAs and notifications.
• Integrate with internal systems and third-party services.
• Design/optimize database structures and queries (EF Core, SQL).
• Ensure code quality with tests, reviews, and standards.
• Collaborate with analysts, solution architects, frontend and QA to deliver features end-to-end.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and daily ceremonies.
• Support releases and production issue resolution.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

Entity Framework Core

SQL

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Unit testing

OOP/SOLID

Agile

English comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Docker/Kubernetes

RabbitMQ / Azure Service Bus

MS SQL Server / PostgreSQL

Job description

The IT company Andersen is hiring a Backend Developer (.NET) to work on-site in Abu Dhabi on digital transformation projects building secure, scalable public sector solutions.

The customer is a public-sector organization responsible for advancing digital innovation and modernizing services across multiple domains. It supports strategic initiatives in emerging technologies, collaborates with industry and research partners, and develops long-term technology frameworks for improving operational efficiency and service accessibility. The organization focuses on secure, scalable, and sustainable digital development to drive continuous improvement within the broader ecosystem.

The project is focused on supporting multiple digital transformation initiatives in the UAE, with a current focus on a case management platform for end-to-end handling of citizen requests. It includes discovery, prototyping, and delivery of digital solutions aimed at improving social services, public engagement, and administrative efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing backend services and REST APIs for the case management platform using C# / ASP.NET Core.
• Implementing case management logic: case lifecycle, routing and assignment rules, statuses, SLAs, and notifications.
• Implementing integrations with the client's internal systems and third-party services.
• Designing and optimizing database structures and queries (Entity Framework Core, SQL).
• Ensuring code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborating with the Business Analyst, Solution Architect, frontend and QA engineers to deliver features end-to-end.
• Participating in sprint planning, estimation, and daily team ceremonies.
• Supporting releases, troubleshooting and resolving production issues.

Requirements

• Commercial experience in backend development with C# / .NET (ASP.NET Core, Web API) for 5+ years.
• Strong knowledge of Entity Framework Core and relational databases (MS SQL Server / PostgreSQL).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and common design patterns.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and unit testing frameworks.
• Ability to work in an Agile team and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Level of English – from Upper-Intermediate and above.

Desired skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working for a UAE-based company.
• Experience with Azure services, Docker/Kubernetes, message brokers (RabbitMQ / Azure Service Bus).
• Experience building backends for mobile applications.
• Experience in teamwork with leaders in FinTech, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, and others. Andersen cooperates with such businesses as Samsung, Siemens, Johnson &' Johnson, BNP Paribas, Ryanair, Mercedes, TUI, Verivox, Allianz, T-Systems, etc..
• The opportunity to change the project and/or develop expertise in an interesting business domain.
• Guarantee of professional, financial, and career growth! The company has introduced systems of mentoring and adaptation for each new employee.
• The opportunity to earn up to an additional 1,000 USD per month, depending on the level of expertise, which will be included in the annual bonus, by participating in the company's activities.
• Access to the corporate training portal, where the entire knowledge base of the company is collected and which is constantly updated.
• Referral program.
• Private health insurance and compensation for sports activities.