ENVIRONMENT:

• A growing global FinTech company seeks the coding talents of a strong strategic-thinking Backend Developer to ensure the successful delivery of its technical roadmap.
• Operating within an Agile framework, you will collaborate with Developers and Project Managers to develop high-quality technical solutions and new user features for a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform which continues to evolve as they expand its offering and enhance the APIs that power clients’ integrations.
• Your tech toolset should include C#, .Net 6+, Git, REST, SOAP, JavaScript, React & SQL Server.
• You will also require the ability to write automated tests such as Unit Tests, peer review code, debug and troubleshoot software and be able to debug and troubleshoot software.

DUTIES:

• Work within the Development team, agreeing on a best fit solution in developing high-quality technical solutions and new user features.
• Develop and maintain the customer platform and back-office system.
• Integrate the Backend to the required services/third-party providers.
• Maintain and enhance Cloud Solutions in AWS and Azure.
• Work with the Developers and the Project Manager to meet the stakeholders’ requirements accurately.
• Work using the Agile Methodology to ensure the project development timeline is established and adhered to.
• Ensure that documentation is up to date and that automated tests are written and run on all development solutions.
• Testing as well as support any testing required.
• The maintenance and optimisation of working technical solutions, adhering to the deployment process.
• Review peers’ code.
• Share knowledge with other fellow Developers and learn from them.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to logically write computer code in C# for .Net Framework and .Net 6+, using various libraries. Basic knowledge of VB.Net is also helpful.
• Proficient understanding of Git for source control and code versioning. Previous experience with GitHub for source control is also beneficial.
• Experience with JavaScript—particularly React on the Frontend—or familiarity with AWS is advantageous but not essential.
• Good understanding of interacting with REST and SOAP services. Experience using FIX APIs is beneficial.
• Good understanding of databases, primarily Microsoft SQL Server.
• Ability to write automated tests such as Unit Tests.
• Able to understand and write technical documentation.
• Make suggestions for improvement following industry best practices whilst peer reviewing code.
• Able to debug and troubleshoot software.
• Maintain a good understanding of the technologies used for applications to ensure they keep using the best technologies available.
• Apply the good Development practices and standards put in place by the Development team.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Good problem-solving skills that can be applied creatively to new solutions and issues.
• The ability to critically assess proposed solutions and be able to bring ideas to the table.
• Eager to learn and explore new technologies, concepts, and problems.
• The ability to explore, learn and understand the business process of the feature being worked on.
• Strategic thinking to consider how product deliverables feed into the bigger picture.
• Attention to detail with a focus on high quality.
• The ability to break down complex tasks into smaller deliverables.
• Able to think quickly and clearly on the spot.
• Good time management, managing your own time and sticking to project timelines.
• Can collaborate and get on with others and work well within a team.
• Clear and effective communication skills, at a distance, being aware and sensitive to the locational nuances of a global team.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work well remotely.