Job Description

Data Ideology  
At DI, we provide Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for our clients. Our data analytics advisory services enable our customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. Our team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious.  For more information about Data Ideology, visit 

Backend Engineer – Contract

Responsibilities
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Develop and maintain backend systems and services using C# and .NET technologies.
• Work within a microservices architecture, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and Web Services for integration across systems.
• Ensure robust unit testing and implementation of proper debugging techniques.
• Develop applications using Azure ServiceBus and integrate with cloud-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and contribute to product design.
• Maintain and optimize SQL databases, ensuring data integrity and high performance.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Continuously improve the development process by adopting new tools and practices.
• Assist in the deployment and management of services using Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and related tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, or in a similar role, with a strong focus on backend development.
• Solid experience with C# and .NET Framework/Core.
• Familiarity with cloud services, specifically Azure.
• Experience working with microservices architectures and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Proficiency in unit testing and debugging techniques in C#.
• Familiarity with Azure ServiceBus and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Experience with tools like Postman, Swagger, and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Experience with source control tools, particularly GitHub and Azure Repos.
• Knowledge of modern cloud-based application architecture.
• Understanding of microservices and containerization practices (Azure Kubernetes Service is a plus).
• NoSQL experience is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Required Tools Experience:

• ASP.NET, .NET Framework, .NET 8
• C#
• Web API
• Visual Studio
• Azure
• SQL stored procedures and relational data
• Cosmos DB
• Swagger / Postman / API Debugging skills

Work Environment:

• Remote work from home.
• Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday. Specific business hours will depend on client needs.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, library stacks, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Data Ideology is an EEO Employer

 

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Work from home, Monday to Friday,

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