Senior .NET Backend Engineer (Architecture-Oriented)

About MutualArt: MutualArt is the world’s most comprehensive art information service. With over 300,000 artists listed, we offer a complete and objective view of the art market — from average painting prices to world record auction results. Our members receive personalized alerts for auction results, upcoming sales, and exhibitions, ensuring they stay at the forefront of the art world. About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in system architecture. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems, ensuring they are scalable, robust, and performant. You will work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to build innovative features and improve our existing services. Responsibilities: * Design and implement scalable and high-performance backend systems using .NET technologies. * Architect and maintain microservices and APIs. * Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. * Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's coding standards and best practices. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Frontend) to define and implement new features. * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues. * Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in backend development using .NET (C#). * Strong understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems. * Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs. * Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). * Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Bonus points: * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka). * Experience with performance tuning and optimization. * Experience in the art industry. Benefits: * Competitive salary. * Health insurance. * Paid time off. * Professional development opportunities. * Opportunity to work on a product that impacts the art world.