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Back-End Developer (Remote)

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Hiring Remotely in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, GBR
Mid level
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Hiring Remotely in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, GBR
Mid level
Maintain and support client websites by writing clean, scalable C# back-end code (MVC). Troubleshoot and profile applications, follow security best practices, participate in code reviews, contribute to planning and estimations, and collaborate with support and technical teams.
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About the Role:

We’re looking for a proactive  Midweight Back-End Developer with at least 3 years of hands-on experience to help support and maintain the websites we develop.

You’ll work with our Client Support team day-to-day, with support from the wider Technical team, including our Senior developers.

Our aim is to deliver high-quality code, so it is important to understand best-practice code structure, as well as performance and security.

***This role is an 18 month fixed-term contract***

Key Responsibilities:

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Write clean, scalable, maintainable code following team conventions and best practices.

  • Ensure that tasks are completed on time and to specification and are performant and secure.

  • Participate in regular code reviews and take and give feedback constructively.

  • Contribute to technical planning, estimation, progress meetings, and standards.

  • Stay curious and engaged with new back-end tools and technologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 3 years of professional back-end development experience.

  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient code in C# with an understanding of MVC architecture.

  • Experience with Umbraco and Optimizely CMS.

  • Familiarity with version control (GIT) and common workflows (feature branches, pull requests).

  • Experience with profiling and troubleshooting applications.

  • Familiarity with the Azure Portal.

  • SQL Management Studio and basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL.

  • An understanding of good security practice, including OWASP vulnerabilities.

  • An understanding of the blue-green deployment model.

  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Azure DevOps.

  • Experience using security testing tools.

  • Node / JavaScript familiarity

PLEASE NOTE: – We may need the back- end developer to occasional work outside normal office hours.

Next Steps

If you are successfully shortlisted for the role, the recruitment team will be in touch via email, and the process will begin from there. We endeavour to contact you within 5 working days of your application, however, this may vary depending on the volume of applications we receive. Good Luck!

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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