Backend Engineer at Breadcrumbs

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side components using C# and SQL databases to support user-facing applications, ensuring stability, efficiency, and seamless integration with front-end systems.
• Design and implement scalable data storage solutions using SQL databases, optimizing database performance through indexing, query optimization, and architecture improvements.
• Collaborate on blockchain data heuristics to create algorithms that analyze and process blockchain-related data, ensuring data integrity and security in decentralized systems.
• Assist in designing, developing, and documenting API products, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and adhering to RESTful or GraphQL standards.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability by identifying performance bottlenecks, implementing caching strategies, and leveraging cloud infrastructure.
• Implement security and data protection measures, including encryption protocols, access control systems, and identity verification frameworks, to safeguard user data and prevent breaches.
• Actively troubleshoot and debug technical issues, utilizing logging tools and performance monitoring systems to provide timely and effective solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to define requirements, conduct design reviews, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software systems by analyzing user feedback, identifying areas for enhancement, and proposing innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for software development, including code quality, version control, and documentation standards.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in developing server-side applications using C# and SQL databases, with a strong understanding of .NET Core, SQL Server, and ORM frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of blockchain technology, including smart contracts, consensus algorithms, and decentralized data storage solutions.
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL interfaces, with experience in API versioning and security protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems, including experience with performance profiling tools like SQL Profiler or Application Insights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively and delivering high-quality code within tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders, and document processes clearly.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including knowledge of serverless architectures and containerization technologies.
• Proficiency in writing and maintaining automated test scripts, ensuring code reliability and system stability through unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of database optimization techniques, including query tuning, indexing strategies, and partitioning, to ensure high-performance data retrieval and storage.
• Ability to analyze and interpret user data, identifying patterns and trends to inform system improvements and feature development.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including data encryption, secure authentication mechanisms, and compliance with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, ensuring collaborative development and code traceability through branching and merging strategies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, balancing self-driven initiatives with collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
• Proficiency in using agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, to manage project timelines, track progress, and deliver incremental updates.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring tools, to ensure efficient deployment and maintenance of applications.