.NET Backend Engineer

Ascendion; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to lead the design and delivery of scalable backend services built on .NET Core / .NET 6+. The role emphasizes deep technical expertise, leadership, and the modernization of legacy systems, including integration with modern messaging and data stores.

You will architect event-driven microservices using Dapr, manage RabbitMQ/Kafka/Azure Service Bus integrations, and collaborate with product and business teams to translate requirements into robust

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with .NET Core / .NET 6+ in backend development.
• Strong experience with Dapr in microservices.
• Proven expertise in message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus).
• In-depth knowledge of MySQL including stored procedures and performance tuning.
• Experience modernizing and maintaining legacy .NET services and integration strategies.
• Led end-to-end software projects from requirements to delivery.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of design patterns, event-driven architecture, CQRS, and DDD.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum with Jira, Git and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of backend services using .NET Core / .NET 6+.
• Architect and implement distributed, event-driven systems using Dapr.
• Develop and manage message-based integrations with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Azure Service Bus.
• Work with MySQL including stored procedures, schema design, and performance optimization.
• Refactor and modernize complex legacy systems with minimal business disruption.
• Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to translate requirements into solutions.
• Drive code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning.
• Ensure systems are tested, secure, and monitored with DevOps practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Backend development

Tools

.NET Core/.NET 6+

Dapr

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Azure Service Bus

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior .NET Developer who brings deep technical expertise along with strong analytical and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in .NET Core/.NET 6+, Dapr, messaging queues, MySQL, and legacy system integration. You will lead the development of scalable microservices and modernize complex legacy applications while managing the full lifecycle of software projects—from understanding business requirements to production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust backend services using .NET Core / .NET 6+.
• Architect and implement distributed, event-driven systems using Dapr for service-to-service communication, pub/sub, and state management.
• Develop and manage message-based integrations using RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Azure Service Bus.
• Work extensively with MySQL including stored procedures, schema design, and performance optimization.
• Analyze, refactor, and modernize complex legacy systems and services, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive and participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning.
• Ensure systems are well-tested, secure, and monitored, following best practices in software development and DevOps.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team technical growth.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with .NET Core / .NET 6+ in backend development.
• Strong experience with Dapr in real-world microservices environments.
• Proven expertise in message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus).
• In-depth knowledge of MySQL, including writing and optimizing stored procedures and complex queries.
• Experience modernizing and maintaining legacy .NET services, with a clear understanding of integration and migration strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end software projects, from interpreting business requirements to delivery and post-deployment support.
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Understanding of design patterns, event-driven architecture, CQRS, and DDD.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.