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Job description
Algoworks is hiring a Principal Backend Engineer — a full-time, remote role. Apply directly on Algoworks's careers page below.
Principal- Backend
Location: Noida, India
Experience: 8+ Years
Role: Principal - Backend
Location: India, Remote
Experience: 8+ Years
Algoworks
www.algoworks.com
About the company
Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with offices across the United States, Europe, South America and India. We bring together a global team of engineers, architects, designers, researchers and operators united by rigor, accountability and a commitment to delivering measurable results.
For over 20 years, Algoworks has partnered with Fortune 500 organizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia to define, build and run technology that drives meaningful business outcomes. Our work combines human-centered design, engineering excellence and AI-powered capabilities to solve complex challenges with clarity and precision. Innovation, particularly in the responsible application of AI, is embedded in how teams approach problem-solving and continuous improvement.
At Algoworks, growth is continuous and closely tied to impact. Teams collaborate across geographies and disciplines, strengthening outcomes through shared insight and collective expertise. The culture values transparency, open dialogue and an environment where every voice is heard and contribution is recognized.
Through collaboration, accountability and a focus on results, Algoworks operates at the intersection of technology and people, building not only advanced systems but strong global teams that elevate performance and create lasting impact.
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Role overview
We are seeking a Backend Tech Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership for a greenfield, multi-tenant platform built on .NET 8, Clean Architecture and MediatR/CQRS.
The candidate will own backend technical direction, set engineering standards, lead a pod of developers and remain hands-on - designing bounded contexts, reviewing code and ensuring the platform is secure, observable and production-ready on AKS.
Key responsibilities:
1.Technical leadership
- Own backend architecture and standards: Clean Architecture, MediatR/CQRS, FluentValidation and DDD bounded contexts.
- Define the Dapper-first + EF Core data strategy and ambient multi-tenancy approach.
- Drive API design and versioning behind Azure API Management.
2.Engineering quality
- Establish test-first practices with xUnit + FluentAssertions and database tests with tSQLt.
- Embed observability via OpenTelemetry and Application Insights.
- Lead code reviews and enforce security-by-design (Duende IdentityServer, Azure Key Vault).
3.Team and delivery
- Lead, mentor and unblock a backend development pod.
- Partner with the Solution Architect, DevOps and frontend leads on cross-cutting decisions.
- Translate roadmap priorities into well-sequenced, deliverable technical work.
Required technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years in backend engineering with deep C# / .NET expertise.
- Proven Clean Architecture, MediatR/CQRS and DDD experience.
- Strong Dapper + EF Core and advanced SQL Server skills.
- Experience designing and versioning APIs for multi-tenant SaaS.
- Hands-on leadership: code reviews, mentoring and standards-setting.
- Experience with containerized deployment (Docker/AKS) and Azure DevOps CI/CD.
Must have skills:
- Expert .NET 8 backend architecture with Clean Architecture and CQRS.
- Strong data (Dapper/EF Core/SQL Server) and API-design skills.
- Demonstrated technical leadership of a development team.
- Hands-on, standards-driven, quality-first engineering approach.
Good to have skills:
- Experience with Duende IdentityServer, Azure Key Vault and feature management.
- OpenTelemetry-based observability experience.
- Familiarity with tSQLt database testing.
- Prior experience leading greenfield builds.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools in the Software Development Lifecycle; Claude and GitHub Copilot preferred.
Desired attributes:
- Strong ownership mindset and engineering discipline.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator who collaborates well across distributed, cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable working in a greenfield environment with evolving standards and a test-first culture.
- Passion for continuous improvement, clean code and engineering excellence.
Interview process
2 rounds of discussion.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Principal Backend Engineer at Algoworks a remote job?
Yes, Principal Backend Engineer at Algoworks is a remote position. Candidates in Noida, India may be preferred.
What skills are required for Principal Backend Engineer at Algoworks?
The required skills for Principal Backend Engineer at Algoworks include: C#, .NET, SQL Server, Docker, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, OpenTelemetry.
What is the seniority level for Principal Backend Engineer at Algoworks?
Principal Backend Engineer at Algoworks is a Principal / Manager level position.
How do I apply for Principal Backend Engineer at Algoworks?
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