Senior .NET Developer (IoT)

Job Overview: We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of the backend systems that power our connected device ecosystem. You’ll architect scalable, secure, and modular APIs and services enabling real-time communication , state synchronization , and cross-platform device interoperability —with a strong focus on IoT and Matter standards . This is a senior, hands-on engineering role for someone deeply passionate about building robust systems that bridge hardware, cloud, and mobile experiences. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance backend services in C# . Architect cloud-agnostic solutions deployable on AWS , GCP , Azure , or on-premises. Build and maintain REST APIs with a focus on performance and scalability. Implement real-time event-driven systems , including push notifications, web hooks, and messaging services. Design and optimize PostgreSQL and Redis systems for relational, caching, and live data sync use cases. Ensure observability through Sentry or similar tools for monitoring and performance tracing. Implement strong API security (OAuth2/OIDC, JWT , rate limiting, input validation). Manage configuration synchronization and state consistency between devices and cloud systems. Build and deploy containerized services using Docker and CI/CD pipelines . Maintain exceptional code quality , SQL optimization , and documentation standards . Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 8+ years of backend development experience using C# . Proven track record in designing scalable, modular microservices . Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Redis for real-time and relational data management. Preferably with MS SQL experience. Extensive experience building REST APIs from schema to integration. Strong foundation in API security , authentication , and authorization protocols . Proficiency with Docker , CI/CD pipelines , and DevOps workflows . Experience with background job processing and event-driven systems . Familiarity with cloud-agnostic design for multi-environment deployment. Experience with event-driven architectures (MQTT , Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.). Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset. Works with initiative. A great team player. Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points): Strongly preferred and highly desirable. You understand IoT architecture, device provisioning, state synchronization, and secure connectivity models. Experience with background job frameworks (e.g., Celery, Hangfire, or custom queue-based systems). Background in telemetry , analytics , or device data pipelines . Azure on-premises is highly desirable Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team. Professional growth and development opportunities. Originally posted on Himalayas