Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable APIs and backend services to support their franchise system, optimize backend performance, and deliver secure, high-quality software solutions for enterprise applications.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience developing backend services and APIs with .NET (C-Sharp, ASP.NET Core, Web API).
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management).
- Solid SQL Server experience (stored procedures, performance tuning, SQL jobs).
- Familiarity with asynchronous and event-driven architectures.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design, security, versioning, and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
- Hands-on experience with DevOps concepts and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).
- Familiarity with SSO and identity management solutions such as Okta or Auth0.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET technologies (C-Sharp, ASP.NET Core, Web API).
- Build integrations with internal and external systems using Azure Integration Services (Service Bus, Event Grid, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management).
- Optimize backend processes including database queries, web jobs, job scheduling, and data pipelines.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization flows (OAuth, JWT, SSO with Okta/Auth0).
- Perform unit and integration testing to ensure service reliability and performance.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend and integration issues.
- Document APIs, integration workflows, and architectural decisions.
Other
- Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and QA teams to deliver business solutions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- There will be periodic requirements to travel for in-person events, at the discretion of your manager or the requirement of the company.
