Back-End Developer (Remote)

Emperor; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a proactive Midweight Back-End Developer to join their dynamic team. This role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience in back-end development, particularly with C# and MVC architecture. You'll collaborate closely with the Client Support team and senior developers to ensure high-quality code that meets performance and security standards. If you're passionate about coding, eager to learn new technologies, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to exciting projects that make a real impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back-end development experience with a focus on C# and MVC.
• Proficient in writing clean, scalable code and understanding security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical planning.

Skills

C#

MVC architecture

Umbraco CMS

Optimizely CMS

GIT

SQL

Azure Portal

Security best practices

Problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Azure DevOps

Node.js

JavaScript

Job description

About the Role:

We’re looking for a proactive Midweight Back-End Developer with at least 3 years of hands-on experience to help support and maintain the websites we develop.

You’ll work with our Client Support team daily, with support from the wider Technical team, including our Senior developers.

Our aim is to deliver high-quality code, so it is important to understand best-practice code structure, as well as performance and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Problem solving skills.
• Write clean, scalable, maintainable code following team conventions and best practices.
• Ensure that tasks are completed on time, to specification, and are performant and secure.
• Participate in regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to technical planning, estimation, progress meetings, and standards.
• Stay curious and engaged with new back-end tools and technologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3 years of professional back-end development experience.
• Proficient in writing clean, scalable, and efficient code in C# with an understanding of MVC architecture.
• Experience with Umbraco and Optimizely CMS.
• Familiarity with version control (GIT) and workflows like feature branches and pull requests.
• Experience with profiling and troubleshooting applications.
• Familiarity with the Azure Portal.
• Knowledge of SQL Management Studio, relational databases, and SQL.
• Understanding of security best practices, including OWASP vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of the blue-green deployment model.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with security testing tools.
• Familiarity with Node.js / JavaScript.

Note: The back-end developer may occasionally need to work outside normal office hours.

Next Steps:

If shortlisted, the recruitment team will contact you via email to begin the process. We aim to respond within 5 working days, though this may vary. Good luck!

We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if there are accommodations that can support your application process.