Senior Software Developer - .NET / Backend / Azure | Newcastle
Company: Confidential (Established Tech-Led Organisation)
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Seniority Level: Senior level
Estimated Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year
Industry: Computer Software / Information Technology
Company Overview
An established, technology-led organization in Newcastle focused on building and optimizing large-scale, high-performance backend systems and enterprise-level live platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Engineering: Develop and maintain core backend applications, scalable services, and high-performance APIs using C# and modern .NET infrastructure.
System Optimization: Work directly on live production systems to continuously improve system reliability, operational performance, and data processing speed.
Architecture Evolution: Contribute actively to high-level system design and technical decision-making to evolve legacy setups into modern, cloud-native architectures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with developers, QA engineers, and business stakeholders inside an structured Agile team ecosystem.
Experience & Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working as a senior engineer on complex, live production systems and distributed business architectures.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities, technical attention to detail, and a history of driving architectural improvements.
- Proven experience working collaboratively within established Agile/Scrum software engineering team dynamics.
- Ability to commute to the Newcastle office for hybrid operations (typically 2 days onsite per week).
Technical Skills Required
Core Languages & Frameworks: Advanced C#, .NET Core, and .NET 6+.
Databases & APIs: RESTful API design, backend web services, and robust SQL querying.
Cloud Platforms: Practical working exposure to Microsoft Azure environment tools.
Preferred/Desirable: Understanding of microservices, distributed systems architectures, and automated CI/CD DevOps workflows.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application through the official portal link below or contact the engineering recruitment team directly.