[Remote] Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allied Benefit Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Backend responsible for designing and developing backend software solutions that support their digital products. The role involves solving technical problems, contributing to scalable system designs, and providing guidance to junior developers.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and business logic that enable frontend teams to focus on presentation and application behaviorContribute to feature delivery while also supporting shared platform capabilities as needed to enable team and organizational goalsCollaborate with frontend engineers, product partners, and other stakeholders to ensure backend solutions effectively support feature requirementsParticipate in roadmap execution that balances feature delivery with backend and platform healthProvide technical guidance to junior developers, particularly in backend design, code quality, and maintainabilityPartner with the manager and stakeholders to identify and resolve technical or delivery blockersParticipate in code reviews to ensure solutions align with established engineering standards and best practicesWork across the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deploymentContribute to the creation and maintenance of automated CI/CD pipelines supporting backend servicesMeet expectations for productivity, quality, and achievement of individual and team goalsCollaborate with the manager to help shape technical strategies aligned with product and platform needsAdhere to all applicable privacy and security regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and related standardsOther duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in computer science or information Technology or equivalent work experience required7+ years of professional software development experience building and supporting production grade systemsExperience designing and implementing APIs and backend services that encapsulate business logic and support frontend applicationsDeep expertise in C# and .NET, including ASP.NET Web APIs and modern .NET (.NET Core)Strong foundation in object oriented programming and design, with practical application of SOLID principlesProven experience designing scalable application architectures, such as Microservices, N Tier, or Clean ArchitectureHands on experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and data access technologies such as Entity Framework Core or comparable ORMsExperience writing maintainable, testable backend code, with exposure to TDD and/or BDD practicesExperience deploying and operating backend services and databases in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCPDemonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, frameworks, or patterns as business and technical needs evolveAbility to independently analyze problems and implement effective technical solutions, balancing quality, performance, and maintainabilityExperience leveraging AI assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, or learningFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools such as TerraformExperience with authentication and integration patterns, including SSO and system to system data exchangeFamiliarity with Azure DevOps or similar platforms for source control and build automationMCSA, GCP, and HIPAA Awareness/Security are preferredBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability InsuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition ReimbursementEAPTechnology StipendCompany OverviewAllied offers insurance products, self-insurance solutions, custom insurance and healthcare solutions to the individuals and organizations. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://alliedbenefit.com.