Backend Developer

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in software development required.
• Proficiency in C# is essential as it is the primary language used in .NET development here at Hexure.
• In-depth knowledge of the .NET framework, including its core components, class libraries, and APIs, is crucial. Understanding frameworks like ASP.NET, Entity Framework is important.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is necessary for building user interfaces and client-side interactions. Knowledge of front-end frameworks like Angular or React can be advantageous.
• Experience with database technologies such as SQL Server or MySQL, including writing complex queries, designing efficient database schemas, and understanding database performance optimization.
• Understanding the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies is important. Familiarity with version control systems (ADO), issue tracking tools (JIRA), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is beneficial.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of OOP concepts, SOLID principles, and design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM) for building maintainable and scalable applications.
• Experience working in an Agile scrum team environment.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like NUnit or MSTest, as well as experience with debugging techniques and tools, is essential for ensuring application quality.
• Awareness of common security vulnerabilities and best practices for securing .NET applications, such as input validation, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Proficiency in optimizing application performance, including techniques like caching, query optimization, and efficient resource utilization.

About the Role

We are undertaking a platform migration from our existing WordPress site to a modern React frontend. We are seeking a highly capable Backend Engineer on a 1-month contract to lead the backend aspects of this transition. The ideal candidate has strong experience with serverless backends and API-first architectures, particularly using Cloudflare Workers and the Cloudflare ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with our in-house Frontend Engineer (specialized in React) to deliver a seamless, performant, and secure end product.  

Key Responsibilities

Audit current WordPress backend (data structures, plugins, custom code). Design and implement a backend solution leveraging Cloudflare Workers, Cloudflare KV / Durable Objects, and related services (or propose suitable alternatives such as Node.js/Express or headless CMS if appropriate). Develop secure APIs for authentication, content, and form handling. Migrate existing WordPress data (pages, posts, forms, and media) into the new system. Integrate with our CRM (_Zoho_) and other existing systems. Ensure compliance with NZ data protection standards. Deploy backend on Cloudflare (and/or coordinate with existing hosting infrastructure as needed). Provide documentation and handover to the internal team.

Qualifications & Skills

Proven experience in backend engineering with serverless platforms (Cloudflare Workers, AWS Lambda, or similar). Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, authentication, and security best practices. Familiarity with Cloudflare KV, Durable Objects, R2, or equivalent distributed data solutions. Experience with WordPress architecture and React-based frontend integration. Experience in migration projects (legacy CMS → modern stack) highly valued. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside frontend specialists.

Deliverables

Backend environment and Cloudflare Worker (or alternative) architecture established. Secure APIs deployed and tested with React frontend. Migration of content/data from WordPress. Integration with Zoho CRM and forms. Production deployment. Documentation + handover.

Duration: 1 month.

Engagement: Remote, with short daily and hourly weekly check-ins.

Compensation: 75,000 INR

Experience with Cloudflare Workers, the Cloudflare CDN, prior Wordpress migration experience, and any experience of working alongside frontend engineers prioritized. A huge bonus would be experience with Zoho CRM/Zoho Forms.

Mandatory skills

• Delivering a high-quality application
• Integrating with front-end developers 
• Ensuring a required level of performance
• Writing test-backed server-side code
• Analyzing requirements and designing new functionality
• Supporting and fixing existing functionality
• Selecting and using the most appropriate and efficient technologies for a particular application
• Designing and building application layers

• Proficiency in ( C# | Visual Basic, depending on the specific project )
• Experience using .NET ( 4.5+ | Core )
• Experience in developing ( ASP.NET MVC | ASP.NET Core MVC ) applications
• Senior knowledge of ( Entity Framework 6.* | EF Core | NHibernate | ADO.NET )
• Proficient knowledge in ( MSSQL | MySQL | Oracle | other RDBMS )
• Database design including indexes and data integrity ( if RDBMS is required )
• Dependency injection pattern and IoC containers using at least one of: Autofac, Unity, Ninject, and/or SimpleIoc
• Writing tests with ( NUnit | XUnit | MSTest )
• Implementing enterprise application patterns ( if senior developer is required )
• Understanding of HTML, JS, and CSS
• Familiarity with the client side framework ( jQuery | Angular 1.* | Angular 2.*+ | React | other )
• Familiarity with ( Kendo UI | DevExpress | Syncfusion ) 
• Integrating web analytics tools ( particularly Google Analytics )
• Familiarity with ( Azure Web Apps | AWS Cloud )

• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks such as Laravel, CI,
• Understanding the fully synchronous behaviour of PHP
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript,
• Knowledge of object oriented PHP programming
• Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes

We are looking for some one with 3+ Years of experience  with Microsoft technologies including.NET, ASP.Net Core MVC, C#, MS SQL Server. WPF, WCF C#, ASP.NET, XML, XSL, scripting languages including JQuery/JavaScript and HTML. 

Good to have knowledge with SQL Server 2012, indexing and queries and SSIS/SSRS.

Has Implemented Ajax Controls in C# . Net Projects

Complete understanding of MS SQL Database. Data modelling to visualize database structure.

Writing queries use for front‐end applications (websites, desktop applications, Mobile App or cloud apps).

Good understanding of Reviewing query performance and optimizing code.

Designing and coding database tables to store the application’s data.

Creating database triggers, stored procedures & functions.

Creating table indexes to improve database performance.

Has experience in writing unit tests & performing unit tests on own codes.

Responsibilities:‐

• To be responsible for managing technology in projects and providing technical guidance / solutions for work completion.

• To develop and guide the team members in enhancing their technical capabilities and increasing productivity.

• To ensure process compliance in the assigned module and participate in technical discussions/review.

• To prepare and submit status reports for minimizing exposure and risks on the project.

• Experience working with MVC framework.

• Hands on experience on various design patterns

• Experience in Unit testing development.

• Good to have experience on Team foundation server and Agile Development.

• Oversee and review code as required.

• Drive implementation and address technical roadblocks that the team is facing.

• Experience with diagnosing performance and/or memory issues is a plus, including using relevant profiler tools.

• Oversee and assist during system testing, UAT and deployment.