Senior .NET Backend Engineer

We are looking for a hands-on Senior .NET Backend Engineer to help design, build and operate robust backend services and modular applications within our broader platform environment. This role is focused on developing production-ready APIs, background services and backend components with a strong emphasis on clean architecture, maintainability, reliability and technical ownership.

Backend Engineering & Application Development Design, build and maintain APIs using .NET and ASP.NET Core Develop clean and maintainable C# code Apply async/await, dependency injection and minimal APIs Design REST and OpenAPI contracts Support modular monolith and microservice architectures Troubleshoot production issues Ensure secure and production-ready solutions Database, Integration & Event-Driven Architecture Design PostgreSQL schemas and migrations Optimize SQL performance Design REST and event-driven integrations Work with Kafka or Azure Service Bus Support CDC and streaming integrations Cloud, Containers & Platform Operations Containerize services with Docker Deploy through CI/CD pipelines Work with Azure platform services Support Kubernetes / AKS Use observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply Infrastructure as Code Security, Collaboration & Technical Ownership Work with OAuth2, JWT and Keycloak Collaborate with backend, frontend and platform teams Review pull requests Take ownership of technical solutions Support GDPR and compliance requirements Required Experience .NET 8+ / ASP.NET Core Advanced C# PostgreSQL REST & OpenAPI Docker Git & CI/CD Microservices / Modular Monolith Production-grade backend development Strong analytical skills Strongly Desired Kubernetes / AKS Azure Services Kafka / Azure Service Bus Keycloak Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions Prometheus & Grafana Pulumi / Terraform / Bicep

Python Change Data Capture (CDC) Data Platforms GDPR / Regulated environments React or TypeScript This profile is intended for a senior hands-on backend engineer who contributes to both implementation and solution-level technical decisions.

Next Learning Valley is the leading implementation partner for innovative learning technologies in the Netherlands and Belgium. As the exclusive partner of Learning Pool, we work with Stream LXP, Learning Locker (LRS), and Learning Pool Automation to help organizations create modern, data-driven learning ecosystems. In addition, we develop our own solutions that enable organizations to deliver more personalized, intelligent, and data-driven learning experiences. Our platforms and technologies provide the foundation for future-ready learning and development. If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you.