Remote Senior Backend Engineer – Architect, Scale REST APIs

iDbase Software; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

iDbase Software is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend (Full Stack) Software Engineer to join our Engineering (Technology & Innovation) team in a remote-first, hybrid environment. The role focuses on scalable backend systems with .NET technologies and alignment with Vue.js frontends, mentoring engineers and guiding architectural direction.

You will architect, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade platforms, while driving best practices in reliability, performance, and DevOps.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in .NET Core / C# development.
• Strong experience building scalable, production‑grade RESTful Web APIs.
• Experience designing and maintaining distributed and enterprise‑grade systems.
• Advanced Microsoft SQL Server experience including indexing, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Mentoring engineers and conducting technical reviews.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable backend services using .NET (C#).
• Develop and maintain production‑grade RESTful APIs using .NET Core/Framework.
• Lead system design decisions focused on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Design and maintain distributed, enterprise‑grade systems.
• Coordinate frontend and backend integration with Vue.js applications.
• Contribute to end‑to‑end solution architecture and technical strategy.
• Design, optimise, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Implement schema design, indexing, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Develop and maintain data access layers and database structures.
• Support ETL workflows and data integration processes.
• Assist with reporting and data processing needs across systems.
• Drive improvements in code quality and DevOps practices.
• Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Apply clean architecture, SOLID, and design patterns.
• Participate in architectural reviews and technical discussions.
• Ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance; monitor and profile as needed.
• Mentor intermediate and junior engineers; lead code reviews.

Skills

.NET/C#

REST APIs

Distributed systems

SQL Server

CI/CD

Mentoring

Communication

Backend leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE

Tools

Azure DevOps

Vue.js familiarity

Job description

iDbase Software is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend (Full Stack) Software Engineer to join our Engineering (Technology & Innovation) team in a remote-first, hybrid environment. The role focuses on scalable backend systems with .NET technologies and alignment with Vue.js frontends, mentoring engineers and guiding architectural direction.

You will architect, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade platforms, while driving best practices in reliability, performance, and DevOps.