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Urgent Opportunity: Lead Backend Software Engineer (C# .NET Core) Revolutionise Healthcare! 🚀

Are you ready to make a monumental impact in the Healthcare industry? We're on the hunt for a Senior/Lead Backend Software Engineer to join our forward-thinking team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Software Development. This is your chance to shape the future of clinical research applications with groundbreaking technology! Lead a team of elite engineers, crafting clean, scalable code that significantly improves people's lives through healthcare innovation.

🌟 Role: Senior/Lead Backend Software Engineer (C# .NET Core)
🌍 Location: Remote (UK)
đź’° Salary: Up to ÂŁ95,000 + Excellent Benefits + Share Options
đź’Ľ Reporting To: Vice President of Software Development

Your Mission: Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Frontend Developers, QA Engineers, and DevOps Engineers to build secure, scalable microservices that will revolutionize clinical research applications. You'll design REST API endpoints, develop relational database schemas, and work within a containerized microservice platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Implement: Develop REST APIs using C# and .NET Core SDK.
Database Mastery: Create relational schema designs, utilize Entity Framework (ORM), manage database migrations, and work with PostgreSQL.
Microservices: Containerize microservices with Docker.
Collaboration: Partner with DevOps Engineers on CI pipelines.
Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
Agile: Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies.What You Bring:

Expertise: 5+ years of experience in REST API design using C# and .NET Core SDK.
Testing Pro: Skilled in writing unit and integration tests with xUnit, Moq, SpecFlow, etc.
Clear Communicator: Ability to articulate and document complex concepts clearly.
Architecture Knowledge: Understanding of microservice architecture.
API Standards: Experience with Swagger/Open API specification and documentation.
Security Savvy: Strong knowledge of endpoint and data security standards, including OAuth2.
Cloud Experience: Working knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure.
DevOps & Containers: Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and container technologies.
Healthcare Insight: Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals, especially with protocols and standards related to clinical data in-motion and at-rest.Ideal Candidates Have:

Educational Background: Bachelor's, preferably a Master's degree in Computer Science from a UK university or equivalent.
Bonus Skills: Knowledge of Python, TypeScript, and relevant healthcare standards such as FHIR, CDISC.Why Join Us?

Impact: Play a pivotal role in operationalizing clinical research applications.
Innovation: Be at the cutting edge of healthcare technology.
Growth: Lead and coach a team, while propelling your own career forward.
Flexibility: Enjoy a primarily remote working environment.

⏳ Don't Wait! This is an extraordinary opportunity to transform healthcare. Apply now and become a part of something groundbreaking.

🔗 Apply Today - Be the catalyst for change in healthcare technology! 🚀

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit

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