Backend Developer

A services organization is seeking a Backend Developer in Bethesda, MD to design, build, and scale core data integration pipelines and serverless backend services. The role focuses on developing high-throughput REST APIs, orchestrating automated ETL workflows, and optimizing relational database layers that support enterprise data movement. About the Opportunity: • Shift: Day shift • Schedule: Monday through Friday • Hours: Standard business • Setting: Remote Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain scalable event-driven microservices using Azure Functions • Develop and secure production-grade REST APIs using C# and .NET • Build and optimize ETL workflows and data integration pipelines across enterprise systems • Write complex SQL, design relational schemas, and develop stored procedures to support business logic • Monitor and improve backend performance, reliability, and scalability under heavy transactional loads Qualifications: • 4+ years of professional backend development experience using C# and .NET • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Functions with HTTP and Timer triggers • Strong proficiency in SQL, including complex queries, index tuning, and stored procedures • Proven experience building ETL or ELT pipelines and integrating systems through RESTful web services • Understanding of concurrency, caching strategies, and data serialization for scalable services Desired Skills: • Experience in hospitality technology or Point of Sale analytics • Familiarity with Azure monitoring tools such as Application Insights • Exposure to CI/CD deployment pipelines such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions