Artius Solutions · 1 day ago
Lead Backend Developer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $75/hr
10+ years expArtius Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead Backend Developer to support a large-scale Capital Markets Technology Transformation initiative. This is a hands-on lead role focused on backend architecture and development across multiple Agile teams, requiring deep backend development expertise and strong technical leadership.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead backend development efforts across multiple Agile scrum teams supporting a capital markets transformation program
Build and execute scalable backend architectures aligned to enterprise engineering standards
Design and implement modern RESTful backend services using .NET / C# with high-quality documentation via Swagger/OpenAPI
Develop optimized data access layers and backend services using SQL Server and Dapper ORM
Implement performance and scalability improvements through distributed caching technologies (e.g., Apache Ignite, MemSQL )
Support event-driven and real-time integrations using technologies such as Solace and SignalR
Enforce strong engineering standards through code reviews, mentoring, and design guidance across multiple teams
Drive best practices for exception handling, layered architecture, maintainability, and secure backend design
Promote and implement TDD and unit testing frameworks ( xUnit, NUnit ) to improve reliability and quality
Partner with CI/CD and DevOps stakeholders to support automated delivery using Jenkins / Helios , and align development workflows with SDLC policy
Contribute to modernization initiatives, including re-writes and migration efforts, ensuring stable production-ready delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of hands-on backend development experience in enterprise environments
Proven backend development expertise using .NET / C#, including API-first design and microservices patterns
Strong experience with relational databases and backend performance tuning (SQL Server preferred)
Demonstrated experience building REST APIs and documenting them using Swagger/OpenAPI
Strong experience developing with Dapper ORM (or comparable ORM/data access frameworks)
Experience with distributed caching, messaging, and high-throughput backend system design
Strong understanding of unit testing practices and frameworks (xUnit, NUnit) and TDD principles
Ability to operate independently, lead technical delivery, and influence engineering standards across teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate in fast-paced transformation environments
Preferred
Capital Markets domain exposure (trading, markets infrastructure, brokerage platforms, etc.)
Experience working in large-scale transformation programs or modernization initiatives
Front-end familiarity with React or Angular to support cross-team delivery alignment
Experience with enterprise observability tooling (ELK, Splunk, or similar)
Strong experience defining and implementing CI/CD and branching strategies aligned to SDLC governance
Company
Artius Solutions
Artius Solutions is a consulting company that offers digital solutions, information technology, and staffing services.
11-50 employees
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