.NET Backend Developer

Codebase Technologies is a global leader in digital banking technology, enabling banks, financial institutions, and fintech companies to launch, transform, and scale innovative financial services. Through its award-winning Digibanc™ platform, the company offers cloud-native, API-first solutions that cover digital banking, core banking, lending, onboarding, payments, and embedded finance for both conventional and Islamic financial institutions. Operating across 19 countries, Codebase combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technology to help shape the future of banking.

As a Mid-Level .NET Developer, you will be part of the backend engineering team responsible for building and maintaining the APIs, services, and integrations that support the Digibanc™ platform across the MENA and APAC regions. This role involves working on end-to-end feature development, from database design to API contracts, while collaborating closely with front-end, mobile, and QA teams to deliver secure, reliable, and banking-grade software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using .NET 8 (ASP.NET Core).
- Build and optimize data access layers with Entity Framework Core and raw SQL for relational databases.
- Integrate with third-party financial services, including payment gateways, core banking systems, and KYC providers.
- Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage.
- Participate actively in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical grooming sessions.
- Debug production issues, analyze logs, and implement permanent fixes.
- Maintain API documentation following Swagger/OpenAPI standards.
- Adhere to secure coding practices aligned with OWASP and internal security guidelines.

Required Qualifications

- 2 to 4 years of professional backend development experience.
- At least 1.5 years of hands-on experience with .NET 8 or .NET 6/7 in production environments.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
- Proficiency in .NET 8 (ASP.NET Core Web API) and C#, including async/await, LINQ, generics, and dependency injection.
- Strong knowledge of Entity Framework Core, including code-first migrations, query optimization, and managing relationships.
- Experience with SQL Server or PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, and stored procedures.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles such as versioning, pagination, error handling, and status codes.
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms like JWT, OAuth 2.0, and role-based access control.
- Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ or Azure Service Bus.
- Proficient with Git version control, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code review workflows.
- Basic knowledge of Docker for containerized local development and deployment.
- Awareness of CI/CD processes, preferably with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Exposure to fintech, digital banking, or payments domains is highly desirable.
- Experience with Redis for caching and session management.
- Familiarity with Azure cloud services, including App Services, Key Vault, and Blob Storage.
- Understanding of event-driven architecture and the outbox pattern.
- Experience consuming or building Open Banking or ISO 20022 compliant APIs.

At Codebase Technologies, you will have the chance to work on impactful projects that redefine financial services in both emerging and developed markets. The company promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering employees to tackle complex challenges, advance their careers, and contribute to building the future of digital banking.