Senior Backend Developer

3 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand Hays | Technology Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

Looking for a Senior Backend Developer to work on challenging projects

Senior Back-End Developer

Location: Auckland or Wellington (Hybrid working arrangements)

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Back-End Developer to join a high-performing digital team. In this role, you'll design and build scalable, secure, and high-performing server-side enterprise solutions using the Microsoft stack and cloud-native technologies.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust back-end systems and APIs using .NET Core and C#
  • Build cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and performance
  • Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable architectures
  • Automate builds, tests, and deployments using CI/CD pipelines
  • Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiative
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across environments
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

What You'll Bring

Must-Have:

  • 10+ years of professional experience in back-end development of enterprise applications
  • Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, and relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB)
  • Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services (e.g., Azure App Services, API Management, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB)
  • Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and security best practices
  • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with message-based architectures (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Event Grid)
  • Familiarity with containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Knowledge of DevOps principles and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, Terraform)
  • Experience with automated testing
  • Exposure to AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, Roo Code)
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-204, AZ-400)

Benefits

  • Professional growth and learning opportunities
  • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
  • Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
  • Volunteer days

Please note: Potential employees will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice (and potentially a Credit check).

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