Senior Backend .NET Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Backend .NET Developer to join our engineering team. You will play a pivotal role in evolving our core SaaS platform by designing, building, and scaling high-impact features that serve our growing customer base.

You’ll work directly on our production system, enhancing performance, extending functionality, and integrating with third-party platforms, while ensuring code quality, security, and maintainability. This is an application where your expertise will directly shape product evolution and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure backend services using .NET 5
• Extend and optimize our existing Microsoft SQL Server (Express) database schema and queries
• Implement and maintain integrations with external systems (e.g., Zoho and other SaaS platforms)
• Collaborate with software and product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues in a timely manner
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code with a focus on long-term maintainability
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and CI/CD pipeline improvements
• Required Technical Skills & Experience
• 2+ years of professional experience in backend development with C# and .NET
• Strong proficiency with .NET 5 or later (Core experience required; .NET Framework experience a plus)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (including query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, transaction management, etc.)
• Solid understanding of authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect)
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs and SaaS platforms (e.g., CRM, ERP, payment, or logistics systems)
• Familiarity with core .NET backend concepts and practices such as async/await, dependency injection, middleware, configuration management, etc.
• Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and error handling best practices
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps or similar tooling
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Have (Preferred but Not Required)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
• Knowledge of data security, GDPR, or compliance standards
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or experience integrating AI-powered services (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI APIs, or semantic search) into .NET applications.

What We Offer

At Sovereign Express Trade Limited, we value our employees and believe in rewarding dedication and performance. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Allowance (included as part of the salary)
• Provident Fund to support your long-term financial security
• Health Insurance coverage for peace of mind
• Leave Encashment for unused annual leave up to 7 Days

Please note that all benefits become applicable upon successful completion of the probation period.
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace where you can grow both personally and professionally.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rawalpindi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Backend .NET Developing: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Rawalpindi (Required)

Work Location: In person