Sr.Backend Engineer

Summary

We are seeking a Senior C# /.NET Integration Engineer to design and build enterprise integrations, APIs, and data processing solutions in Azure environments. This role focuses on C# /.NET Core development, REST API design, SQL-based data work, JSON/XML transformations, ETL processes, and cloud-native Azure services.

The role partners closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders to implement integrations between upstream PLM systems, InRiver PIM, and downstream marketplace/syndication platforms. Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and code quality is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend integrations and APIs using C# and .NET Core/.NET 6+.
• Build and maintain REST APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation.
• Implement data transformation, mapping, and ETL processes for JSON and XML payloads.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and batch processing for data validation and reconciliation.
• Implement asynchronous, dependency-injected, and SOLID-based solutions with unit and integration tests.
• Deploy and operate cloud-native components using Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, Service Bus, and Azure Storage.
• Monitor applications and integrations using Application Insights and related monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver integration solutions.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot) to generate, test, document, and validate code and to improve developer workflows.
• Review and validate AI-generated code, maintain code quality, and apply prompt engineering for development tasks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience with C# and .NET Core / .NET 6+.
• Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Strong experience with JSON and XML processing, transformation, and mapping.
• Practical experience building ETL processes, batch processing, and data validation/reconciliation.
• Solid SQL development skills and query optimization experience.
• Solid experience with Azure DevOps or similar DevOps tools for development, deployment, or CI/CD workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services: Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Storage.
• Experience with API security concepts (OAuth, authentication, authorization).
• Competence in object-oriented design, SOLID principles, dependency injection, and asynchronous programming.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests and maintaining testable codebases.
• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot and ability to review and validate AI-generated code.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating in Agile, cross-functional teams with Product Owners and Business Analysts.
• Experience designing or working with enterprise system integrations, ideally involving product data, PIM, MDM, PLM, eCommerce, marketplace, or syndication platforms.

Nice to Have

• Direct InRiver PIM development or customization experience.
• Experience with product information management, product enrichment workflows, or product syndication.
• Familiarity with PLM, MDM, or product catalog management domains.
• Experience with advanced AI tools or practices such as GitHub Copilot Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, RAG workflows, AI-assisted development workflows, or Responsible AI / AI governance practices.
• Experience with marketplace integrations, eCommerce platforms, or downstream product syndication platforms.
• Experience with similar PIM platforms such as Akeneo, Salsify, Pimcore, Stibo Systems STEP, or Riversand.