Senior Software Engineer, Backend

API Developer (.NET Core 8/9)

Location: Hyderabad/Vijayawada- India



Navitas is seeking a Senior API Developer (.NET Core 8/9) to join our development team in building robust, high-performance microservices and APIs. You will play a key role in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services that power our web and mobile applications. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers, front-end developers, and DevOps engineers to deliver seamless digital experiences and ensure smooth partner integration. This is a mission-critical position that contributes directly to our organization’s digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Microservices & API Development: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using .NET Core 8/9 and ASP.NET Core Web API.
• API Design & Documentation: Create secure, versioned, and well-documented endpoints for internal and external consumption.
• Asynchronous Processing: Build and manage background jobs and message-driven workflows using Azure Service Bus and Azure Storage Queues.
• Authentication & Security: Implement OAuth2.0, JWT, Azure AD for securing APIs; enforce best practices for secure coding.
• Caching Integration: Enhance performance through caching mechanisms (Redis, in-memory caching).
• Performance Optimization: Profile APIs and database queries to identify bottlenecks; tune services for speed, scalability, and resilience.
• Clean Code & Architecture: Follow SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, and domain-driven design to write modular, testable code.
• Technical Collaboration: Participate in Agile development processes; collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Use debugging tools and logging strategies to maintain uptime and resolve production issues.
• Documentation: Maintain clear, accessible technical documentation for services, endpoints, and integration requirements.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of backend development experience using .NET Core (6+ preferred, experience with 8/9 strongly desired).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, versioning, and integration.
• Experience with Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Deep knowledge of SOLID principles, design patterns, and reusable code practices.
• Skilled in SQL Server, including schema design, query tuning, and optimization.
• Proficiency in Entity Framework Core and Dapper for data access.
• Familiarity with API security standards (OAuth2.0, JWT, API keys).
• Experience writing unit/integration tests using xUnit, Moq, or similar frameworks.
• Basic experience with Azure services, including message queues and storage.
• Proficiency with Git, Agile workflows, and collaboration tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Set Yourself Apart With:

• Hands-on experience with Azure components (e.g., Service Bus, Functions, App Services, AKS).
• Experience with Azure Application Insights, Datadog, or other observability tools.
• Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Performance testing and load testing experience.
• Familiarity with Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, and other dev/test tools.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint planning processes.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.

Your Impact

• Build scalable backend services.
• Design, implement, and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and efficient retrieval.
• Implement the core logic that makes applications work, handling data processing, user requests, and system operations
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new product features
• Optimize systems for performance, scalability, and security
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and frameworks, contributing to the advancement of software development practices
• Working closely with product managers and designers to turn ideas into reality and shape the product roadmap.

What skills do you need?

• 4+ years of experience in backend development, especially building robust APIS using Node.js, Express.js, MYSQL
• Strong command of JavaScript and understanding of its quirks and best practices
• Ability to think strategically when designing systems—not just how to build, but why
• Exposure to system design and interest in building scalable, high-availability systems
• Prior work on B2C applications with a focus on performance and user experience
• Ensure that applications can handle increasing loads and maintain performance, even under heavy traffic
• Work with complex queries for performing sophisticated data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Sequelize, MongoDB and AWS would be an advantage.
• Experience in optimizing backend systems for speed and scalability.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our passionate team. If you have a strong background in backend development, a track record of delivering scalable and reliable solutions, and are eager to contribute to complex projects, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust, high-performance backend solutions using Python and related technologies.
• Lead the architecture and design discussions for major backend components and services.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze software requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth.
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and technical issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, task estimation, and agile development processes.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our backend systems.
• Drive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks like Django and Flask.
• In-depth knowledge of database systems, both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, etc. ).
• Proven track record of designing and developing scalable and maintainable backend services.
• Experience with RESTful API design and best practices.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles, and software development lifecycle.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

Node.js Developer Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
• At least two years' experience as a Node.js developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.

Required Skills:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in software development.
• Expertise in Python 3.7, Django 2.2+ and REST APIs
• Minimum 3+ years experience with AWS or related services.
• Willingness to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
• Hands-on, self-starter, capable of working independently
• True love for technology and what you do
• Maniacal attention to detail
  
  

• Expert in Python. Comfortable with Web frameworks, such as Flask or Django
• Familiarity with Object Relational Mapping Libraries and ability to Integrate with Multiple Data Sources into One System
• Understanding of Limitations of Python and Multi Process Architecture. Understanding of Design Principles of Scalable Application
• Has familiarity with data frameworks in Python - Pandas or
• Good object-oriented design skills and knowledge of design
• Knowledge of key-value stores, caching, search, messaging queues
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the above