Sr Backend Developer (.NET / Azure / Microservices)

Important Information 

Location: Brazil
Job Mode: Full-time 
Work Mode: Work from home

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in C#/.NET, microservices architecture, and Microsoft Azure to design, build, and continuously improve scalable backend services for enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and brings a quality-first engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend services with a focus on scalability, reliability, maintainability, and reusability;
• Build and evolve RESTful APIs and server-side components for web-based applications;
• Contribute to product roadmaps by supporting technical planning, estimations, and delivery execution;
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose innovative solutions involving technology, tools, and engineering methodology;
• Ensure high standards of product quality and timeliness; provide guidance, remove blockers, and resolve issues to meet objectives;
• Improve and refine engineering processes to enhance quality and productivity;
• Identify and implement cloud infrastructure improvements in Azure to enhance performance and reduce operational cost (e.g., eliminating unused resources);
• Automate operational and monitoring activities via scripting and scheduled jobs (e.g., disk space checks, import failures, log errors, backup validation, alerts).

Essential Skills

• Strong backend development experience with C# and .NET;
• Hands-on experience with microservices and RESTful web services;
• Solid SQL skills, including T-SQL, and experience with SQL Server and/or Azure SQL;
• Practical experience working with Azure services and cloud delivery workflows, including Azure DevOps and Azure Service Bus;
• Proven ability to deliver quality results in a fast-paced environment with strong ownership and collaboration.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Experience with Azure Cache for Redis;
• Experience with Cosmos DB and/or MySQL;
• Experience with Dynamics / Dynamics CRM migrations, upgrades, and customizations;
• Familiarity with SOAP services, security protocol-driven integrations, and Dependency Injection patterns;
• Scripting/automation skills (e.g., PowerShell) for monitoring and operations;
• Exposure to Windows Server, Hyper-V, and/or Ubuntu environments;
• Complementary programming knowledge such as PHP and Python;
• Front-end familiarity with Angular for cross-functional collaboration (not required).

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.