Mid-Level Backend Developer

WARACLE; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Company matched 5% pension

Medicash Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Udemy Business learning budget

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Waracle is seeking a mid-level Developer to join our hybrid team, split between our Dundee and Glasgow offices. You will contribute to building intelligent digital products and services, while collaborating with a world-class digital technology consultancy.

You will grow your technical skills, participate in architectural discussions, and mentor others as part of a connected team, applying clean engineering practices and modern development workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with C#, .NET and Azure environments.
• Experience with backend architectures including microservices and event-based systems.
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles.
• Awareness of code maintainability, security standards, and modern testing strategies.
• Willingness to learn new tools and contribute to architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Crafting high-quality backend features and services independently from well-defined requirements, applying robust coding standards.
• Using cloud services for secure storage, authentication, and deployment with CI/CD pipelines.
• Providing concise updates in team stand-ups and pro-actively raising blockers early so the team can solve them together.
• Managing your own tasks with minimal oversight while mentoring juniors and onboarding new team members.
• Contributing to evolution of internal processes via retrospectives and Communities of Practice (CoP).
• Identifying application bottlenecks using profiling tools and prioritising tasks during sprint planning.

Skills

C#

.NET

Azure

CI/CD

Microservices

SOLID principles

Testing strategies

Growth mindset

Tools

Git

Job description

Waracle are looking for a mid-level Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.

We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.

This is a hybrid role working from our Dundee or Glasgow office 2 days a week.

Shape the Future of Digital Products

Are you a collaborative software developer looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment? As a Mid Developer at Waracle, you won't just write code—you will help bring meaningful digital products to life.

We are looking for someone who thrives on problem-solving, values clean engineering practices, and enjoys working as part of a connected team. If you are eager to grow your technical skills, contribute to architectural discussions, and mentor others along the way, we would love to welcome your unique perspective to our community.

Key Aspects of the Role Include

• Feature Development: Crafting high-quality backend features and services independently from well-defined requirements, applying robust coding standards.
• Cloud Operations: Using cloud services for secure storage, authentication, and deployment while following modern practices like version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Open Communication: Providing concise updates in team stand-ups and proactively raising blockers early so the team can solve them together.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Managing your own tasks with minimal oversight while helping to onboard new team members and supporting junior colleagues.
• Continuous Improvement: Contributing to the evolution of our internal processes by participating in retrospectives and Communities of Practice (CoP) ceremonies.
• Performance Optimisation: Identifying application bottlenecks using profiling tools and prioritising tasks effectively during sprint planning.

What you'll bring

We know that great developers come from all backgrounds, and no one echoes a job description 100%. If you bring a strong foundational knowledge and a passion for learning, we want to hear from you. We are looking for experience or familiarity with:

• Core Tech Stack: Strong proficiency with C#, .NET, and Azure environments.
• Technical Curiosity: A willingness to dive into legacy technologies and stored procedures to understand, maintain, and help modernise existing systems.
• Architecture & Design: A solid understanding of backend architectures (including microservices and event-based systems) and a familiarity with SOLID principles.
• Quality Practices: Awareness of code maintainability, security standards, and modern testing strategies.
• Growth Mindset: An openness to learning new tools, contributing to architectural decisions, and a genuine drive to continuously develop your own skills.

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Waracle, we are looking for potential, passion, and collaborative spirit. If you meet many of these points and are excited about the role, please apply!

The Recruitment Process

The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).

After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
• Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
• Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
• Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
• Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
• Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
• Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
• Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.