Junior .NET Backend Developer

The Junior .NET Backend Developer plays a crucial role in the Software Engineering department, focusing on developing and delivering enterprise-level software solutions. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, actively participating in design and development, driving implementation of best practices, and staying updated with industry trends.

Candidates for the Junior .NET Backend Developer position should have an understanding of software engineering principles, be proficient in .NET technologies, SQL Server, and demonstrate experience with microservices architecture. Additional skills in debugging and performance optimization, along with familiarity with project management tools like JIRA, are highly beneficial.

As a Junior .NET Backend Developer, you will be working with the latest .NET technologies, SQL Server, and possibly engaging with event-driven microservices architecture using Kafka and Microsoft Orleans. Your role will also involve optimizing software for performance using multi-threading and concurrency.

The work environment for a Junior .NET Backend Developer is collaborative and inclusive, promoting effective communication and teamwork. With a hybrid working model, you'll have flexibility while still benefiting from interactive office dynamics. Our company culture emphasizes career development and support.

We are committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities. As a Junior .NET Backend Developer, you’ll have access to a budget for training and certifications, along with exposure to industry trends and emerging technologies that will facilitate your professional development.

As a Junior .NET Backend Developer, you can expect a range of benefits including private health insurance, a health and wellbeing package, a birthday day off, and one dedicated 'Me Time' day off each year. We also provide free lunches in the office, promoting a supportive and enjoyable workplace.

An ideal background for a Junior .NET Backend Developer includes a degree in Computer Science or similar fields, coupled with experience in .NET technologies, SQL Server, and familiarity with microservices. Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA and knowledge about performance profiling will also enhance your profile.

In your response, share specific projects or tasks where you utilized .NET technologies, focusing on your role, challenges faced, and how you overcame them. This showcases your hands-on experience and problem-solving capabilities.

Discuss your familiarity with best practices in coding, testing methodologies, and any tools you utilize for code reviews and quality assurance. Mention any specific scenarios where these practices led to improved project outcomes.

Explain the concept of microservices architecture, highlighting its benefits like scalability and maintainability. Provide examples of how you've implemented or interacted with microservices in your previous roles.

Outline a clear problem-solving strategy, mentioning research, teamwork, and testing approaches. Include a specific instance where your problem-solving skills made a significant difference to a project.

Discuss the importance of performance optimization in software development, touching on aspects like resource management, efficiency improvements, and specific optimization techniques you've applied in past experiences.

Outline the stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the role you play in each stage, particularly emphasizing areas like requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.

Show your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning specific sources like blogs, forums, online courses, or workshops that you utilize to stay updated on software development trends and emerging technologies.

Provide instances where you successfully debugged complex issues or carried out performance profiling. Highlight the tools you used and describe the impact of your work on the overall project.

Talk about a particular project that required cross-team collaboration. Emphasize how you communicated, resolved conflicts, and integrated feedback from different stakeholders.

Weave in your passion for technology and problem-solving in your response. Share what drives you to excel in this field and how it aligns with your career goals as a Junior .NET Backend Developer.