Senior Backend Developer

Waracle; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Company-matched 5% pension

Death in Service benefit (2x salary)

Medicash Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Home office setup budget

Job summary

Waracle, a UK digital technology consultancy, is seeking a Senior Developer to join our hybrid team working from Glasgow or Dundee. You will design and deliver robust backend features in .NET C#, while upholding security and quality standards.

The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration with engineers, and communicating complex decisions to clients. You will operate in a hybrid setup, spending part of your week in the office and the rest collaborating remotely, with a focus on scalable, secure

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex digital products.
• Deep, practical experience with .NET C#.
• Experience with modern cloud tools, like Azure, Durable Functions, SQL and Docker.
• Strong understanding of SOLID, maintainability and security best practices.
• Collaborative, mentoring mindset and constructive feedback style.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver end-to-end backend subsystems that scale.
• Champion quality and security through peer reviews and testing strategies.
• Translate complex tech choices for clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to practice growth.
• Balance speed and quality to ensure sustainable feature delivery.

Skills

.NET C#

Azure

Durable Functions

Event Sourcing

SQL

Docker

SOLID principles

Mentoring

Job description

Waracle are looking for a Senior 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, giving you the flexibility of working from home while spending 2 days a week connecting with the team in either our Glasgow or Dundee office.

As a Senior Developer at Waracle, you will do so much more than just write code; you will be a key influencer, creator, and supportive guide within our engineering practice. Operating at an impactful level, you will design and deliver end-to-end backend features while acting as a trusted guardian of software quality and security.

If you are a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys technical design, sharing knowledge, and helping others thrive in a supportive, modern engineering environment, we would love to welcome your expertise.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Architectural Delivery: Collaborating to design and deliver robust end-to-end backend subsystems, ensuring code is modular, maintainable, and built to scale.
• Quality & Security: Championing high standards through constructive peer reviews, establishing defensive application security measures, and guiding thoughtful testing strategies across unit and service levels.
• Consulting & Communication: Translating complex technical choices into clear, accessible language for clients and stakeholders, building strong, trusting relationships.
• Mentorship & Practice Growth: Nurturing the growth of junior colleagues through encouraging feedback, while contributing fresh industry ideas to Waracle's collective knowledge base.
• Delivery Accountability: Balancing speed and quality thoughtfully to ensure the successful, sustainable delivery of features.

What you'll bring:

We know that excellent software engineering is built on diverse perspectives. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in backend development who values collaboration just as much as technical excellence.

• A proven track record of contributing to the delivery of complex digital products.
• Deep, practical experience working with .NET C#.
• Familiarity or experience with modern cloud tools and patterns, such as Azure, Durable Functions, Event sourcing, SQL, and Docker.
• A strong understanding of SOLID principles, maintainability, and industry-standard security practices.
• A supportive, encouraging communication style with a passion for mentoring team members and providing uplifting, constructive feedback.

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.

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.