Backend developer

The Backend Developer will design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient server-side components and data pipelines. This role focuses on high-performance, cloud-native architectures. The developer will contribute to software architecture decisions, documentation, testing, and deployment, primarily using .NET technologies in Microsoft Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and reusable back-end services and APIs using .NET (C#).
• Implement event-driven systems leveraging Azure Event Hub, Service Bus, or open-source equivalents.
• Create robust microservices and facilitate integration with third-party APIs and internal systems.
• Participate in software architecture and system design discussions.
• Build and manage high-volume data streaming solutions for real-time processing.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications in Kubernetes clusters across Azure and on-premises environments.
• Ensure backend services are resilient, scalable, and optimized for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Write and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and system tests.
• Perform code reviews and participate in test automation practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system design, API specifications, and deployment procedures.
• Interpret and apply external technical documentation for third-party tools and platforms.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product teams.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies.
• Participate in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in backend development with .NET and C#.
• Good knowledge of backend JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services.
• Experience with open-source alternatives.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience in building scalable systems that support high-throughput data flows.
• Comfortable reading and writing thorough, structured technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and debugging skills.
• Effective communicator able to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Self-driven with a collaborative mindset and ability to work autonomously or in teams.
• Experience in designing scalable, modular, and resilient backend architectures.
• Skilled in implementing and maintaining unit, integration, and system-level tests.
• Deep understanding of software lifecycle, from design to deployment and monitoring.

Schréder is a Belgian, family-owned company with a century-long tradition of innovation in the smart lighting industry. Headquartered in Brussels, and present in over 70 countries, Schréder is a leader in engineering sustainable lighting solutions. They are seeking individuals who want to illuminate urban environments and provide services for engaging public spaces. As experts in luminability™, they propose lighting infrastructure solutions for smart cities.