Senior Backend Engineer (.NET + Kubernetes + AI Accelerated Development)

We are a Silicon Valley based product company building a next‑generation AI‑native B2B platform for hospitality. We are looking for a **Senior Backend Engineer** who thrives on using the **latest and greatest** backend technologies including **.NET 10 and cloud\-native patterns** . This is an opportunity for an engineer who wants to **grow into a future architect** , help define large\-scale backend systems, and become a true **technical champion** within the team. If you are passionate about modern backend engineering, clean architecture, and scalable distributed systems, you’ll love working with us. **Our Backend Tech Stack** You’ll be working with a modern, cloud\-native environment that includes: * **.NET** , .Net Core \+ EF (latest) * **MySQL** \- primary transactional database * **Amazon Redshift** \- analytics \& reporting * **Valkey (Redis)** \- high\-performance caching * **Kubernetes on AWS** \- service orchestration \& scaling * Heavy use of **AWS native services** across compute, networking, messaging, and storage * **Azure DevOps** \- CI/CD pipelines, deployments, automation * **Microservices architecture** following modern design patterns **What You Will Do** * Build production\-grade backend services using **.NET 10** , .NET Core, and the latest EF features. * Design, build, and support **microservices** that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cloud\-native. * Work across MySQL, Redshift, and Valkey (Redis) to support both transactional and analytical workloads. * Deploy and operate services in **Kubernetes** on AWS. * Own CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows in **Azure DevOps** . * Write **clean, well\-tested, maintainable code** with a strong emphasis on **unit testing** and automated testing culture (TDD). * Collaborate with frontend, product, and AI teams to deliver features end\-to\-end. * Use AI\-powered tools for code acceleration, debugging, test generation, refactoring, and documentation. * Contribute to shaping long\-term system architecture with a path toward becoming a **Solutions Architect / Principal Engineer** . **Must\-Have Qualifications** * Strong backend experience with **.NET / C\#** , and comfort with modern runtime features. * Experience with **.NET Core** , **Entity Framework** , and cloud\-native backend development. * Solid understanding of **microservices architecture** , distributed system patterns, and clean coding principles. * Strong experience with **unit testing** and testable architecture. * If candidates cannot demonstrate real unit testing experience or passion, this role is **not** a good match. * Skilled in debugging, profiling, and optimizing backend systems. * Fluent English, comfortable with daily video\-based communication. * Ability to work a **full U.S. Pacific Time** schedule. **Nice to Have** * Experience with Redshift or other analytical database systems. * Familiarity with AWS native services (SQS, SNS, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.). * Experience with high\-scale SaaS, data\-heavy systems, or AI/ML integrations. * Experience with domain\-driven design (DDD), event\-driven patterns, or CQRS. **Who You Are** * A **self\-motivated engineer** with a passion for modern backend engineering. * Someone who enjoys working with the **latest technologies** , not legacy stacks. * A team player who cares about quality, testing, architecture, and long\-term impact. * A builder who wants to **grow into an architect** and drive technical excellence. * A problem solver who takes ownership and thinks beyond task\-level execution. * A strong believer in **AI\-accelerated development** and continuous improvement. **Why Join Us** You will work in a modern, AI\-native engineering culture building high\-scale backend systems from the ground up. You’ll have the opportunity to define architectural foundations, build mission\-critical services, and grow into a senior technical leader. Our stack gives you the chance to work with cutting\-edge .NET technology, real cloud scale, and ambitious product challenges. If you’re passionate about backend engineering, love modern .NET, and want to become a future architect, we’d love to talk.