Senior Backend Engineer
Summary
Senior backend engineer building C# microservices and APIs, mentoring juniors, and collaborating on full-stack features with React and agile practices.
Salary
£40,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements
- Strong hands‑on experience with C#
- Comfortable working across modern and legacy systems
- A problem‑solver who takes ownership and cares about code quality
- Clear communicator who works well in cross‑functional teams
- Experience in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
Responsibilities
- Build and evolve C# microservices and API‑driven backend services
- Develop modern React user interfaces and end-to‑end features
- Troubleshoot across the stack and deliver pragmatic, customer‑focused solutions
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical discussions
- Support production systems and help resolve defects and performance issues
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders
- Mentor junior developers through pairing, reviews, and knowledge sharing
Technologies
- API
- Backend
- C#
- Support
- Kanban
- React
- microservices
More
We are working with a business that has ambitious growth plans for this year and are recruiting a Senior Backend Engineer to join the team in Cardiff on a permanent hybrid basis. This is a hands‑on role where you will help build and evolve strategic applications, working on API‑driven microservices and scalable systems that power real customer journeys. You will have scope to influence technical decisions, shape how we build software, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across the business.
last updated 28 week of 2026