Senior Backend Developer

A UK-based company is hiring a skilled Backend.NET Developer to join our team and play a key role in delivering a high-impact project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience integrating complex back-end functionality with front-end systems.You will work closely with the Head of Development and collaborate with a front-end developer to bring this project to life. A functional specification and project requirements will be provided, but you will be responsible for designing and implementing technical solutions that meet business needs.ResponsibilitiesIntegrate front-end components into Umbraco CMSBuild and customize back-office editors for modulesEnhance back-office UX to ensure ease of use for content editorsCreate templates, configuration options, and theming capabilities for componentsDevelop and integrate RESTful APIs and handle third-party integrations (e.g., CRMs, payment gateways, marketing tools)Implement job search functionality within the systemOptimize performance, scalability, and securityCollaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver features iterativelyRequirementsUmbraco CMS (v8/9/10+): custom development, templates, back-office extensions; familiarity with Umbraco APIs, content models, and package integrationMicrosoft .NET & C#: ASP.NET Core / .NET Framework, C#, Razor, Visual Studio; strong LINQ skillsDatabase: Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, query optimizationSource Control & Delivery: Git (Beanstalk/SmartGit or equivalent), CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), IIS config & URL rewriteEngineering Foundations: MVC architecture; design patterns (DI, Repository, SOLID); performance optimization, caching, and security best practicesCollaboration & Delivery: clear communication, strong debugging/problem-solving, ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions; Agile/Scrum experiencePreferredDeploying Umbraco on Azure (App Services, SQL, Blob Storage)Experience with headless CMS (Umbraco Heartcore)SEO and accessibility best practicesProfessional growth opportunities with access to training and certificationsCollaborative and innovative team culture with direct impact on projectsWork with a forward-thinking UK-based company in the employer marketing space#J-18808-Ljbffr