Senior Backend Developer

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.    

We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our global team. 

Position Overview:   

As the Senior Backend Developer, you will be the cornerstone of our backend development efforts. This is not just another development role; we're seeking someone with the acumen to build frameworks and systems from scratch, championing .NET core and fostering a culture of Test-Driven Development (TDD) within the team. Your technical expertise will be pivotal in steering our backend innovations, providing guidance, and ensuring the highest standards of development practice. 

Responsibilities:   

• Drive technical standards and champion best practices within the backend team. 

• Lead the design and architecture of backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance. 

• Collaborate with other tech leads, product owners, and stakeholders to align the technical roadmap with business objectives and product strategy. 

• Take ownership of designing and constructing systems from the ground up. 

• Address technical debt proactively, optimize existing systems, and prioritize maintainability. 

• Provide mentorship to developers, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and standards. 

• Work closely with frontend developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of objectives. 

• Engage in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. 

Qualifications:   

•   Bachelors Degree in Information Technology preferred. 

• At least 3 years experience in a Senior Backend Developer role. 

• Profound expertise in .NET core and strong knowledge of C# fundamentals. 

• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud technology provider: Azure, AWS, GCP 

• Comprehensive understanding of HTTP and APIs. 

• Hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSql databases, demonstrating a keen understanding of their advantages and disadvantages. 

• Established track record of conceptualising, designing, and deploying systems from inception. 

• Expert backend development experience, with a history of working on both intricate legacy systems and greenfield development. 

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts and guiding the team. 

• Strong leadership qualities, emphasising technical mentorship and setting technical standards. 

• Familiarity with contemporary build tools, and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Robust experience with TDD and a nuanced understanding of its benefits and limitations as a development practice. 

• In-depth knowledge of backend development paradigms and best practices. 

• Experience with caching frameworks. 

• Understanding of structured logging. 

• Experience with at least one messaging queue system. 

Being part of the Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.