Senior Backend Developer - #1779659

Waracle are looking for a Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.

We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.

This is a Hybrid role working from any of our UK offices (Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and London) 2 days a week.

Are you an exceptional Senior Backend Developer with deep expertise in .NET and C#? Ready to transcend coding, shape technical direction, and build robust, scalable solutions for leading clients? Waracle, a world-class digital technology consultancy, is seeking a visionary backend leader to join our team!

This pivotal role places you at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying high-performance backend systems that solve complex business challenges. If you thrive on intricate technical puzzles, leading high-performing teams, and driving innovation in a dynamic consultancy environment, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact.

What you'll do:

• Lead Backend Architecture: Provide technical leadership, shaping the design and build of advanced, scalable .NET/C# applications (microservices, APIs) with a focus on top-tier code quality and clean architecture.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle intricate backend architectural and performance bottlenecks, implementing innovative solutions that enhance system efficiency and data integrity.
• Drive Project & Agile Excellence: Lead the backend aspects of complex digital projects, championing Agile methodologies, resolving impediments, and collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor & Grow Talent: Actively coach and mentor mid-level and junior backend developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• Innovate & Consult: Stay at the cutting edge of the .NET ecosystem and cloud-native patterns, guiding technology choices, introducing new methodologies, and crafting impactful technical proposals for clients.
• Ensure Standards: Define and lead version control strategies (Git expertise essential) and drive consistent adoption of best practices across projects.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive Backend Expertise: Proven track record delivering robust backend systems and APIs, with expert-level proficiency in .NET and C# (.NET Core/5+), ASP.NET Core, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture.
• Database & Cloud Mastery: Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (Entity Framework Core), plus experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to set technical direction, contribute to architectural design, and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Project & Agile Acumen: Significant experience leading complex software development projects within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments.
• Problem-Solving Prowess: Exceptional analytical, critical decision-making, and communication skills to navigate complex technical and client challenges.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: A passion for coaching developers and fostering highly collaborative, high-performing team environments.
• Innovation Mindset: A strong track record of driving change and continuous improvement within development practices.
• Consultancy Edge: Experience in a digital consultancy is highly preferred, showcasing strong client-facing skills.

The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).

After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.

We have various events, days out, competitions and incentives throughout the year and here are some other benefits you can expect as permanent team member at Waracle:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Matched Pension up to 5%
• Medicash Proactive Health Cover
• Health and Wellbeing Support through Unum
• Access to 1000s Personal Development Courses
• Group Life and Sickness Cover
• Enhanced parental leave
• Access to exclusive savings and discounts on top brands

Plus many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.