Backend Engineer

RegScale is a continuous controls monitoring (CCM) platform purpose-built to deliver fast and efficient GRC outcomes. We help organizations break out of the slow and expensive realities that plague legacy GRC tools by bridging security, risk, and compliance through controls lifecycle management. By leveraging CCM, organizations experience massive process improvements like 90% faster certification times, and 60% less audit prep time. Today’s expansive security and compliance requirements can only be met with a modern, CCM based approach, and RegScale is the leader in that space.   

Position: 

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our core backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in C# and .NET development, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security. This role requires ownership of features across the backend—from database design to API delivery—ensuring reliable, high-quality, and efficient solutions. As an AI-first organization, we expect every engineer to leverage AI-assisted coding tools as part of their daily workflow to improve productivity, quality, and speed.

Position must be a US Citizen and is subject to a background check and unannounced drug testing requirements. This is a remote position, however candidate will be expected to travel to our R&D office in Knoxville, TN approximately once a quarter. We know how valuable your creativity and leadership skills are to our company’s success, and we offer an exceptional salary and benefits package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. If you’re ready to work on the most cutting-edge design challenges, we are excited to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET Core.
• Build and evolve data access layers with Entity Framework (code-first).
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security across backend systems.
• Write, maintain, and improve unit and integration tests for backend components.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Own backend features end-to-end—from database schema to API endpoints.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools in coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies (e.g., Microsoft’s MCP SDK, AI tooling) and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend applications and services.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core, and API development (RESTful and/or gRPC).
• Hands-on experience with Entity Framework (EF Core) and SQL database design.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-supported coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or equivalent) as part of the development workflow.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (unit, integration).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Entity Framework performance optimization and migrations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and cloud-native services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization standards (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect).
• Exposure to microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.

Education/Training, Qualifications, and Certification:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar technical/engineering degree and 3+ years of progressive experience in a similar role
  OR no degree with a minimum of 6+ years of direct software development experience in .NET C#.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preference for candidates with any training, certifications, or direct skills with .NET Core or Microsoft Azure.
• Preference for candidates with a proven history of success in a remote position for more than 2 years.
• Must be a US Citizen and capable of passing a background check and random periodic drug testing.