Lead / Senior Backend Engineer (.NET / Azure)

Senior • Remote

Warsaw, Poland

\We are seeking a Dev Lead / Senior Backend Engineer specialized in .NET and Azure to join a premium fashion retailer's internal tech team. This role is vital for ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and coherence of a broad system landscape. The ideal candidate will possess strong backend development skills, particularly in C# and modern .NET versions, and have practical experience in setting up event-driven architectures and developing applications on Microsoft Azure. The Dev Lead will contribute both as a hands-on developer and as a technical leader, mentoring team members and driving engineering quality.

Main Responsibilities

The Consultant will work as a hands-on engineer while also supporting the technical direction of the team.

Developing backend services and integrations
Reviewing pull requests and contributing to code quality
Supporting architectural discussions with the Head of Tech and the team
Ensuring the overall development landscape remains coherent and scalable
Contributing to system design decisions and actively engaging in technical discussions
Supporting developers with architectural and technical queries
Participating in technical discovery and solution design for new initiatives
Driving improvements in development practices
Exploring AI-assisted development tools for practical usage
Interfacing with third-party SaaS vendors for integration efforts

Key Requirements

Strong backend development experience with C# / .NET
Experience with .NET 8 or modern .NET versions
Experience developing and operating applications on Microsoft Azure
Practical experience designing and building event-driven systems
Experience with microservices architectures
Experience with Azure messaging patterns (queues, topics, event-based integrations)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines)
Comfortable working remotely in a setup primarily on site

Nice to Have

Experience with Cosmos DB
Experience working with integration platforms
Experience building integration-heavy systems
Strong understanding of scalable distributed systems
Ability to communicate system architecture clearly to stakeholders
Experience with e-commerce systems
Experience in retail environments

emagine Polska

emagine Polska is a company operating in the telecommunications industry, based in Warsaw, Poland. The company is involved in innovative projects, focusing on the development and maintenance of portals using modern technologies. Emagine Polska values creativity, motivation, and independence in its team members, emphasizing a collaborative work environment. The company is structured to support agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM, and is integrated with DevOps practices, highlighting its commitment to efficient and effective project management. Emagine Polska is distinguished by its focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies like React.js and TypeScript, and its dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

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