Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Allied Benefit Systems•Chicago, IL

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer Backend is responsible for designing and developing backend software solutions, including APIs and business logic, that support Allied’s internal and external Digital products. The role involves solving technical problems, contributing to the design of scalable and maintainable systems, and providing technical guidance to junior developers. As a senior engineer, this position is also responsible for helping resolve technical issues and supporting the successful delivery of projects assigned to the team.

Requirements

7+ years of professional software development experience building and supporting production grade systems
Experience designing and implementing APIs and backend services that encapsulate business logic and support frontend applications
Deep expertise in C# and .NET, including ASP.NET Web APIs and modern .NET (.NET Core)
Strong foundation in object oriented programming and design, with practical application of SOLID principles
Proven experience designing scalable application architectures, such as Microservices, N Tier, or Clean Architecture
Hands on experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and data access technologies such as Entity Framework Core or comparable ORMs
Experience writing maintainable, testable backend code, with exposure to TDD and/or BDD practices
Experience deploying and operating backend services and databases in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, frameworks, or patterns as business and technical needs evolve
Ability to independently analyze problems and implement effective technical solutions, balancing quality, performance, and maintainability
Experience leveraging AI assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, or learning
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools such as Terraform
Experience with authentication and integration patterns, including SSO and system to system data exchange
Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar platforms for source control and build automation
Bachelor's degree in computer science or information Technology or equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

MCSA, GCP, and HIPAA Awareness/Security are preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and business logic that enable frontend teams to focus on presentation and application behavior
Contribute to feature delivery while also supporting shared platform capabilities as needed to enable team and organizational goals
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product partners, and other stakeholders to ensure backend solutions effectively support feature requirements
Participate in roadmap execution that balances feature delivery with backend and platform health
Provide technical guidance to junior developers, particularly in backend design, code quality, and maintainability
Partner with the manager and stakeholders to identify and resolve technical or delivery blockers
Participate in code reviews to ensure solutions align with established engineering standards and best practices
Work across the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of automated CI/CD pipelines supporting backend services
Meet expectations for productivity, quality, and achievement of individual and team goals
Collaborate with the manager to help shape technical strategies aligned with product and platform needs
Adhere to all applicable privacy and security regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and related standards
Other duties as assigned