Senior Backend Engineer (.NET, Azure)

Senior-level

Job Description

A leading Arabic reading platform, providing users with access to thousands of Arabic books. With growing traction in the MENA region and internationally, we are scaling our platform and infrastructure to support a growing user base. As we expand, we need a Senior Backend Engineer who can enhance system stability, orchestrate & optimize database performance, improve scalability, and support faster product delivery.

Responsibilities

Feature Development and Delivery Speed:

  • Work closely with frontend, product, and mobile teams to deliver new features faster.
  • Optimize API performance for mobile and web applications.
  • Implement best practices in CI/CD to streamline releases.

Security and Reliability:

  • Strengthen API security, authentication, and authorization layers.
  • Ensure high availability of critical services (subscriptions, payments, book access).
  • Handle data migrations, backups, and failover strategies.
    Database & Backend Optimization:
  • Monitor, Diagnose and resolve database performance issues (SQL, indexing,
    queries, caching).
  • Optimize .NET backend services to reduce latency and enhance efficiency.
  • Implement scalable data models to support growing subscriptions and content.

Azure Infrastructure and Scalability:

  • Monitor and manage Azure resources to prevent overutilization and downtime.
  • Set up alerts and automated notifications for high resource consumption.
  • Ensure cost-efficient and scalable architecture for our cloud infrastructure.
    Collaboration & Leadership:
  • Guide and mentor junior developers in best practices.
  • Work with product and business teams to align technical solutions with company goals.
  • Bring in innovative solutions for product scalability and performance improvements.

Requirements​/Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in backend development with .NET & .NET Core.
  • Strong expertise in SQL databases (query optimization, indexing, migrations).
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services (App Services, Azure SQL, Functions,
    Monitoring).
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and API development.
  • Experience with scalability strategies, caching (Redis, etc.), and background jobs.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and automated deployments.
  • Strong debugging and performance profiling skills for .NET applications.
  • Ability to work in agile sprints, manage dependencies, and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)
➕ Experience with GraphQL or gRPC.
➕ Knowledge of ElasticSearch for content discovery improvements.
➕ Understanding of payment integrations & subscription models.
➕ Experience working in a high-traffic SaaS or content platform.

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