Backend Developer (.NET) at HeadChannel

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team. You will work on a mission-critical system hosted on Microsoft Azure, using the .NET Framework 4.7 and ASP.NET MVC 5, powering business applications across the UK and beyond. This is a high-impact role ideal for a backend-focused engineer who thrives in a cloud-native environment and enjoys working with scalable distributed systems

You will be working daily with:

• .NET Framework 4.7, ASP.NET MVC 5
• Azure App Services, Azure WebJobs
• Azure SQL Database, Azure Redis Cache
• Azure Application Insights, Azure Storage (Blob/Table/Queue)
• CI/CD with Jenkins

Requirements

• 4–6 years of commercial experience as a backend developer in .NET environments
• Strong experience with cloud-based applications on Microsoft Azure
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, multithreading, and performance optimization
• Good experience working with SQL databases and caching layers (Azure Redis)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins
• Proficient in unit testing, debugging and monitoring production systems
• Ability to work in an agile development environment (Scrum/Kanban)
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1+) – written and spoken
• Eligibility to work in the UK (citizen or valid work permit)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Terraform or ARM templates
• Exposure to frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular/React) – not required but a bonus
• Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and/or Kubernetes