Backend Developer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust services and APIs using C# and the .NET ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions.

Candidate should have expert MySQL experience, strong server-side logic, and a focus on security, reliability, and code quality. This role is fully remote from the United States, with opportunities to improve development processes and practices.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Strong experience with MySQL databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration patterns.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Ensure code quality, reliability, and security in backend implementations.
• Optimize backend processes for performance and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues in production and staging environments.
• Document technical specifications and backend architecture for team collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and best practices.

Skills

C# & .NET

RESTful APIs

Backend development

Code quality

Documentation

Tools

MySQL

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using C# and .NET frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, reliability, and security in all backend implementations.
• Optimize existing backend processes for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues efficiently in production and staging environments.
• Document technical specifications and backend architecture clearly for team collaboration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Strong experience with MySQL databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• Solid understanding of server-side logic, RESTful API development, and integration patterns.
• Track record of writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting while managing priorities effectively.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning.