Senior .NET Backend Engineer (9-Month Contract)

GamaLearn; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech education provider in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Full Stack Web Developer. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing backend services using C# and .NET Core. Key requirements include 8+ years of software development experience, proficiency in ASP.NET Core, robust API development, and a solid understanding of microservices architecture. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and show strong problem-solving abilities. This role offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment that focuses on innovation and technology trends.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Web Developer.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement backend services using C# and .NET Core.
• Develop robust, scalable, and production-ready APIs.
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor/Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Entity Framework

MS-SQL Server

Git

Cypress

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/17/2025

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with expert knowledge in our core technology stack: Microsoft .NET/.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core MVC, ASP.NET WebForms, and Web API development, designing scalable, reliable, and efficient backend solutions.
  
• Architect and implement backend services using C# and .NET Core. Lead the design and development of microservices or monolithic applications while writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, and maintainable code in .NET and SQL, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  
• Proficient in developing robust, scalable, and production-ready APIs and middleware for seamless data exchange and real-time communication between systems.
  
• Solid foundational knowledge of Clean architecture principles, system design methodologies, design patterns, and best practices for building distributed systems, including SOLID principles, TDD, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Understanding and identifying technical debt and resolving the same.
  
• Proven ability in database design, with experience in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and developing stored procedures.
  
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, and their application in deployment and scaling.
  
• Demonstrated solid understanding of and practical experience with major cloud service providers, specifically Azure and/or AWS and/or GCP. Familiarity with, and ideally practical application of, DevOps processes including the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies.
  
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance.
  
• Demonstrates initiative and thrives in both autonomous and team-based environments, with a focus on accountability. Combines independent work ethic with collaborative team skills and takes ownership of responsibilities.
  
• Continuously stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and enhance development processes.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Web Developer, with 8+ years of experience.
  
• Proven Experience in ASP.NET Core 6+, C# 11, WEB API Core, EF Core, MS-SQL Server, Microservices & Clean architecture, and other ORMs.
  
• Experience working with ORM Entity Framework (EF6) and EF Core.
  
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, secure, and scalable backend APIs using RESTful design principles. Good to have experience building third-party API integrations.
  
• Familiarity with Cloud (Azure preferred, AWS, Google Cloud).
  
• Knowledge of DevOps systems, preferably Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Experience with database systems such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
  
• Must have hands-on experience with MS-SQL, SQL Jobs, DB Security.
  
• Must be able to demonstrate proven experience in SQL data storage techniques, query retrieval & optimization, and synchronization mechanisms.
  
• Experience with version control systems (Git). TFVC is a plus.
  
• Proficient understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and deliver effective solutions.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
  
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as .Net xUnit, Cypress, Selenium.
  
• Must have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, distributed systems, and software architecture principles.
  
• Demonstrate experience in building highly efficient & resilient microservices.
  
• Must have experience integrating with Queue and Messaging services (MQueue, RabbitMQ, etc.) - Experience in MassTransit is an added advantage.
  
• Mandatory experience in implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).
  
• Must be able to evaluate, identify, and address technical debt, code quality, and performance issues at application & database levels.
  
• Experience in building real-time communication using SignalR is an added advantage.
  
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing requirements.
  
• Good sense of documentation and writing clean code with comments.
  

Preferred:

• Experience working with legacy ASP.NET Web Forms applications.
  
• Building solutions with DDD & TDD approaches.
  
• Strong fundamental knowledge of containerization technology and proven experience in deploying apps & services using Docker or Kubernetes.
  
• Candidate based in UAE and self-sponsored.
  
• Any of these certifications on Azure is a plus: AZ 900, AZ 204/AZ 104, AZ 302, AZ 400.
  
• Any courses/certifications taken on any of the technologies mentioned is a plus.