✨ AI Summary
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Tech Lead) with 8+ years of experience to lead the backend engineering for a large-scale digital platform in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves owning backend architecture, migrating from .NET Framework to .NET Core/.NET 8, mentoring developers, and ensuring high-quality API services. Key responsibilities include designing scalable microservices, implementing secure authentication, optimizing SQL Server databases, and managing CI/CD pipelines on Azure.
Required skills include .NET Core, ASP.NET Core Web API, C#, SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, Microservices, and Redis. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential. Nice to have skills include Azure certifications, SignalR, RabbitMQ/Azure Service Bus, and Arabic language proficiency.
Requirements
Requires 8+ years of experience in backend development, with strong expertise in .NET Core, ASP.NET Core Web API, C#, SQL Server, and Azure. Must have leadership and stakeholder management skills, and experience with microservices, CI/CD, and Azure deployments. Experience with .NET Framework to .NET Core migration is essential.
Description
Senior Backend Developer (Tech Lead)Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Experience Required: 8+ YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Developer (Tech Lead) to lead the backend engineering function for a large-scale digital platform serving millions of users. The ideal candidate will own backend architecture, lead migration from .NET Framework to .NET Core/.NET 8, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure API services.Key ResponsibilitiesLead backend architecture and API development using ASP.NET CoreDesign scalable microservices and event-driven solutionsManage migration from legacy .NET Framework to .NET CoreMentor backend developers and conduct code reviewsBuild integrations with internal systems, Nafath, and TawakkalnaImplement secure authentication and authorizationOptimize SQL Server databases and queriesManage CI/CD pipelines and Azure deploymentsMaintain technical documentation and architecture standardsRequired Skills.NET Core, ASP.NET Core Web APIC#, SQL Server, Entity Framework CoreAzure DevOps, Docker, KubernetesREST APIs, Microservices, RedisStrong leadership and stakeholder management skillsNice to HaveAzure certificationsSignalR experienceRabbitMQ / Azure Service BusArabic language proficiency