Senior .NET Developer (Azure)

📋 Description

• • Everfield AG is seeking a Senior .NET Developer with Azure expertise to join their team, focusing on enhancing the Grafiku Optymalny SaaS platform. This role is pivotal in driving the evolution of a software solution designed to optimize workforce management for businesses in the retail, HoReCa, and production sectors. You will play a key part in modernizing existing systems, improving quality and security standards, and integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into the software development lifecycle. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a product used by large organizations, contributing to their operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• • As a Senior .NET Developer, your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass a wide range of critical tasks. You will be instrumental in the modularization of the current monolithic architecture, breaking it down into more manageable and scalable services. This involves designing and developing robust APIs and scalable services using C# and .NET (ASP.NET Core, WebAPI), ensuring they meet high standards of performance and maintainability. A significant part of your role will involve working with Entity Framework and SQL Server, including data modeling and query optimization, to ensure efficient data management. You will also be responsible for integrating with external systems via RESTful APIs and implementing asynchronous communication patterns, potentially using solutions like RabbitMQ, to enhance system responsiveness and resilience. A strong emphasis will be placed on designing solutions with security, performance, and maintainability as core principles, adhering to best practices such as SOLID, architectural patterns, and clean code. You will also contribute to the automation of quality assurance processes, including writing contract and integration tests, and implementing structured logging and tracing within .NET applications using tools like Application Insights/Azure Monitor and OpenTelemetry to gain deep insights into application behavior and performance. Furthermore, you will be involved in modernizing the tech stack, including migrating from .NET Framework to .NET 6/8 and transitioning from IIS to Kestrel/NGINX, ensuring the platform remains current and efficient. You will also contribute to the adoption and utilization of AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• • You will be joining Grafiku Optymalny, a company that specializes in providing SaaS solutions for workforce planning, ensuring compliance with labor laws, employee preferences, and business objectives. Grafiku Optymalny is part of the Everfield group, a dynamic European software company that acquires, develops, and scales specialized software businesses. Everfield operates a decentralized model, empowering its portfolio companies to retain their brands, teams, and offices while benefiting from centralized support in areas like recruitment, HR, finance, and operations. This structure allows Grafiku Optymalny to leverage best practices in technology, management, and product development, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The company has a strong track record, being a partner in Google Residency and Microsoft Store of the Future programs, and has successfully delivered significant cost savings and time efficiencies for clients such as CCC, Duka, and Radisson Blue.
• • In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience in cloud-native development on Microsoft Azure, deepening your expertise in deploying and managing applications using services like App Service, integrating systems via Service Bus, and implementing robust security measures. You will learn about designing for reliability and scalability in a cloud environment, and gain practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep or Terraform. The role also offers a chance to work with modern deployment strategies such as blue-green and canary releases, including safe database migrations and rollback procedures. You will be at the forefront of integrating AI tools into the software development lifecycle, enhancing your skills in leveraging AI for productivity and quality improvement. Furthermore, you will contribute to architectural modernization, including microservices and event-driven architectures, and gain exposure to domain-specific challenges in HR and Workforce Management (WFM). The position encourages active participation in code reviews, contributing to a high-quality codebase, and developing a strong understanding of system observability through metrics, traces, and alerts, enabling you to drive continuous improvement and achieve high SLIs/SLOs. You will also gain valuable experience in ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and implementing robust data retention policies.
• • The role involves a significant focus on enhancing the Grafiku Optymalny platform, a sophisticated SaaS solution for workforce planning. This platform is designed to optimize personnel costs, reduce employee turnover, and increase job satisfaction by creating optimal work schedules that comply with labor laws, accommodate employee preferences, and meet business objectives. The software leverages advanced technologies, including machine learning, to foster positive employer-employee relationships. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of businesses in key sectors like retail, hospitality, and manufacturing, particularly those employing over 300 individuals. You will be instrumental in the technical transformation of the platform, leading initiatives such as modularizing the existing monolith, elevating quality and security standards within the Azure cloud environment, and integrating AI tools into the software development lifecycle. This includes modernizing the tech stack by migrating from older .NET Framework versions to .NET 6/8 and transitioning from IIS to Kestrel/NGINX, ensuring the platform remains scalable, performant, and secure. You will also be involved in implementing advanced deployment strategies like blue-green and canary releases, ensuring smooth and safe updates with robust rollback capabilities. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks, communicating dependencies, and ensuring the successful delivery of features that align with market demands and client expectations. Your work will contribute to Everfield's mission of empowering European software companies and driving their growth, making this a role with substantial professional development and impact.
• • Your daily tasks will also include collaborating closely with Product Managers and analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring the software effectively addresses user needs and market trends. You will actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining a high standard of code quality across the team. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the security, performance, and maintainability of the developed solutions, applying best practices in software design and architecture. You will be expected to work independently to deliver assigned tasks while also effectively communicating any potential risks or dependencies that could impact project timelines or outcomes. This includes leveraging your expertise in Azure to implement and manage applications, integrate various services, and ensure the security of cloud resources. You will also be responsible for monitoring application performance and health using Azure Monitor and Application Insights, setting up alerts for critical issues, and analyzing traces to diagnose and resolve problems. The role encourages a proactive approach to modernization, including migrating legacy systems and adopting new technologies to keep the platform competitive and efficient. Furthermore, you will contribute to the development of a robust testing strategy, including unit, integration, and potentially load testing, to ensure the reliability and stability of the platform. Your involvement in the AI transformation will involve exploring and implementing AI-powered tools to enhance the development process, from code generation to bug detection, thereby improving overall team productivity and software quality. This comprehensive set of responsibilities ensures that you will be deeply engaged in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and ongoing maintenance, with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• • The company culture at Grafiku Optymalny, as part of Everfield AG, emphasizes a high technical standard and provides ample space for implementing innovative ideas. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, quality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of a product that directly supports the operational efficiency of large organizations in critical sectors. You will be working within a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and provides access to experts in building and scaling European B2B SaaS companies. The company's commitment to technological excellence is evident in its partnerships and its focus on delivering tangible value to clients, making it an exciting place for a Senior .NET Developer to contribute and advance their career.
• • This role presents a significant opportunity for professional growth and skill enhancement. You will deepen your expertise in .NET development, particularly with .NET Core and ASP.NET Core, and gain advanced proficiency in Azure cloud services, including PaaS offerings, service bus integrations, and cloud security best practices. You will become adept at modernizing legacy applications, implementing microservices architectures, and working with event-driven systems. The experience gained in integrating AI tools into the development workflow will be highly valuable in the evolving tech landscape. Furthermore, you will develop a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and advanced deployment strategies, contributing to a highly automated and efficient development process. The role also offers exposure to the HR/WFM domain, providing insights into the specific challenges and requirements of workforce management software. By actively participating in code reviews and post-mortem analyses, you will hone your analytical and problem-solving skills, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and learning.