Tech S and T - Backend-.Net-Manager-RT-GD02

EY; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Backend Development Manager in Noida to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend platforms using .NET and Azure. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, team mentoring, and delivery ownership to ensure secure, high-performing systems.

You will drive architecture decisions, oversee RESTful APIs and backend services, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade solutions on cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with C#, .NET Core and Web API development.
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Expertise in API security (OAuth2, JWT).
• Strong experience with SQL Server / Azure SQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with Azure (App Service, monitoring tools).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable backend systems and microservices.
• Define standards for API design, security, performance, and scalability.
• Drive architectural decisions for cloud-native solutions on Azure.
• Review and approve technical designs and critical implementations.
• Own end-to-end backend delivery for multiple projects and programs.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams.
• Promote CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

Web API

REST APIs

Microservices

Azure

OAuth2 / JWT

SQL Server / Azure SQL

Azure App Service

Docker

Kubernetes

Leadership

Architecture governance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure App Service

Job description

Tech S and T - Backend-.Net-Manager-RT-GD02

Location: Noida

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: Oct 29, 2026

Requisition ID: 1756029

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Role Summary

The Backend Development Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend platforms using .NET, Azure, and modern API architectures.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership, team management, and delivery ownership, ensuring high-quality, secure, and performant backend systems. You will drive architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable backend systems and microservices.
• Define standards for API design, security, performance, and scalability.
• Ensure adoption of best practices in C#, .NET Core, asynchronous programming, and distributed systems.
• Drive architectural decisions for cloud-native solutions on Azure.
• Review and approve technical designs and critical implementations.
• Oversee development of RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Ensure high-quality code through standards, design patterns, and code reviews.
• Guide teams in performance optimization, reliability, and maintainability.
• Ensure use of best practices such as dependency injection, middleware, and error handling.
• Lead deployment and management of backend services on Azure App Services and cloud platforms.
• Establish standards for monitoring, logging, and observability using Application Insights.
• Ensure high availability, resilience, and incident management processes.
• Drive cloud cost optimization and infrastructure scalability.
• Manage and mentor a team of backend developers and senior engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and hiring.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Provide technical coaching and guidance to senior and junior team members

Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Own end-to-end backend delivery for multiple projects or programs.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams.
• Drive sprint planning, estimations, and release management.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee usage of SQL Server / Azure SQL and backend data architecture.
• Ensure database performance tuning, data integrity, and scalable design.
• Govern integrations with external APIs, authentication providers, and enterprise systems.
• Promote CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Ensure adherence to Git-based workflows and release processes.
• Improve engineering productivity through tooling and automation.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in C#, .NET Core, and Web API development.
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Expertise in API security (OAuth2, JWT).
• Strong experience with SQL Server / Azure SQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with Azure (App Service, monitoring tools).

Leadership & Management

• Proven experience managing engineering teams (5–15 members typical).
• Strong experience in technical decision-making and architecture governance.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with high-scale, enterprise-grade systems.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery models.

Typical Experience

• 10–15+ years in backend development
• 3–5+ years in technical leadership or people management roles

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