Software Engineer- Backend

dunnhumby; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & Family Cover

Protection

Retirement & Wellbeing

Lifestyle & Flexibility

Recognition & Extras

Time Off & Family Leave

Job summary

dunnhumby is seeking a Backend Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable .NET backend systems. You will build microservices in cloud-native environments, write tests, and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable services for retailers and brands.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of hands-on C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core experience, plus knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices. This role offers strong growth and a flexible, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years hands-on experience with C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications.
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including containers and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs and GraphQL; familiarity with third-party integrations.
• Experience with CI/CD and version control (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of security principles, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with performance optimization, load balancing, and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend systems and services using .NET technologies.
• Build, deploy, and maintain microservices in a cloud-based environment.
• Leverage cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy and manage backend services in a cloud-native environment.
• Write clean, maintainable code while adhering to best practices.
• Optimize backend services for performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, product managers, and others; provide mentorship to juniors.
• Implement automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and drive deployment/testing improvements.
• Write unit, integration, and performance tests; troubleshoot issues in prod and dev environments.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for backend services, architecture, and workflows.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

ASP.NET

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Git

CI/CD

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Security

Performance tuning

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Job Description:

About dunnhumby

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, helping the world's most ambitious retailers and brands put the customer at the heart of every decision. With nearly 3,000 experts across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, we partner with iconic businesses like Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro to turn data into growth, innovation and measurable value for their customers.

Tesco Media

Tesco Media is the ultimate media partner to brands. Built on unrivalled customer insight, it’s a media owner with soul, scale, and storytelling power. Tesco Media helps brands and agencies connect meaningfully with customers, drive creative effectiveness, and grow at the point of purchase.

About the Role

We are seeking a Backend Software Developer with expertise in .NET technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and microservices architecture. The engineers would be involved in developing a product that helps Retailers transform their Retail Media business in a way that helps them achieve maximum ad revenue and enable massive scale.

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend systems and services using .NET technologies .
• Build, deploy, and maintain microservices in a cloud-based environment, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and performance.
• Leverage cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy and manage backend services in a cloud-native environment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Optimize backend services for performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions. Provide mentorship to junior developers as needed.
• Implement automation frameworks, integrate CI/CD pipelines, and drive continuous improvement to streamline deployment and testing processes.
• Write unit, integration, and performance tests. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and development environments.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for backend services, architecture, and workflows.

What we expect from you

• 2 to 4 years of hands on expertise in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, and related frameworks.Strong experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud-native services like containers (Docker), serverless, and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) and experience with cloud database services.
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and working with third-party integrations.
• Experience with continuous integration, deployment, and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture, messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and service discovery mechanisms.
• Understanding of security principles, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with performance optimization, load balancing, and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and ability to debug complex systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK stack, Datadog, New Relic).
• Familiarity with serverless architectures

What You Can Expect From Us

We won't just meet your expectations. We'll defy them. So you'll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you'd expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

And we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process — please let your recruiter know what adjustments would help.

India Benefits

• Healthcare & Family Cover: Group Medical Insurance of INR 500,000 for employees and dependents, plus dental and vision cover up to INR 5,000.
• Protection: Group Term Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident cover with benefit levels linked to employee grade, including disability benefits.
• Retirement & Wellbeing: Provident Fund, Gratuity, National Pension Scheme access, Indian Health Organisation membership, and confidential employee assistance support.
• Lifestyle & Flexibility: Office commute support, internet allowance of INR 2,000 per month for blended working, work-from-home kit support, subsidised food, and wellbeing resources.
• Recognition & Extras: Long service awards, Talent Scout referral programme, and family milestone support.
• Time Off & Family Leave: 25 days holiday plus 10 public holidays, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and a day off for your birthday.

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