Job Description
Waracle are looking for a Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This is a Hybrid role working from any of our UK offices (Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and London) 2 days a week.
Are you an exceptional Senior Backend Developer with deep expertise in .NET and C#? Ready to transcend coding, shape technical direction, and build robust, scalable solutions for leading clients? Waracle, a world-class digital technology consultancy, is seeking a visionary backend leader to join our team!
This pivotal role places you at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying high-performance backend systems that solve complex business challenges. If you thrive on intricate technical puzzles, leading high-performing teams, and driving innovation in a dynamic consultancy environment, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact.
What you’ll do:
- Lead Backend Architecture: Provide technical leadership, shaping the design and build of advanced, scalable .NET/C# applications (microservices, APIs) with a focus on top-tier code quality and clean architecture.
- Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle intricate backend architectural and performance bottlenecks, implementing innovative solutions that enhance system efficiency and data integrity.
- Drive Project & Agile Excellence: Lead the backend aspects of complex digital projects, championing Agile methodologies, resolving impediments, and collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
- Mentor & Grow Talent: Actively coach and mentor mid-level and junior backend developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
- Innovate & Consult: Stay at the cutting edge of the .NET ecosystem and cloud-native patterns, guiding technology choices, introducing new methodologies, and crafting impactful technical proposals for clients.
- Ensure Standards: Define and lead version control strategies (Git expertise essential) and drive consistent adoption of best practices across projects.
Requirements
- Extensive Backend Expertise: Proven track record delivering robust backend systems and APIs, with expert-level proficiency in .NET and C# (.NET Core/5+), ASP.NET Core, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture.
- Database & Cloud Mastery: Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (Entity Framework Core), plus experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to set technical direction, contribute to architectural design, and conduct thorough code reviews.
- Project & Agile Acumen: Significant experience leading complex software development projects within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments.
- Problem-Solving Prowess: Exceptional analytical, critical decision-making, and communication skills to navigate complex technical and client challenges.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: A passion for coaching developers and fostering highly collaborative, high-performing team environments.
- Innovation Mindset: A strong track record of driving change and continuous improvement within development practices.
- Consultancy Edge: Experience in a digital consultancy is highly preferred, showcasing strong client-facing skills.
Recruitment process
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!)
After that, you’ll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
Our Benefits
We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totalling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.
Frequently-asked questions
Here are some of the things that people tend to ask about working at Waracle.
Absolutely! At Waracle, we welcome both permanent and contract applicants. Each job posting indicates if it's open to contract applications. We offer a diverse range of projects, both within and outside IR35 regulations, catering to various preferences and expertise levels.
We work on a Hybrid working model and offer flexible working hours. We're spread across 4 vibrant UK offices, but our teamwork isn't confined to those spaces, it's all about collaboration! While using the office is encouraged for our teams to work together, each of us has a home office setup, relishing the freedom of hybrid workstyles. As of now, remote work outside the UK isn't part of our standard practice.
As proud sponsors, we're geared up to provide sponsorship for eligible roles. Be sure to view the specific job listing you're interested in to make sure we are accepting applications for sponsorship. If it doesn't quite fit, consider diving into our talent pool for potential future opportunities!
We always want to hear from talented people, join our talent pool 👇 and we'll contact you when a new opportunity becomes available.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
