Backend Developer

**About Cynapse**

Cynapse is a leading AI software company specializing in enterprise-grade Video Intelligence Solutions Powered by Generative AI, tailored to meet the unique challenges of various industries. Our vertical-specific solutions empower organizations to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and security in complex environments such as roads, seaports, airports, and cities. By combining advanced Vision AI with Generative AI, we continually push the boundaries of video analytics, delivering insights and automation that transform operations.

Led by a global team with a proven track record of scaling startups into market leaders, we foster innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. Headquartered from US, Cynapse serves clients worldwide, redefining what's possible with video intelligence.

We are looking for an experienced **Senior Backend C# Developer**to join our Portal Team, responsible for developing our enterprise-grade portal solutions. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power complex AI solutions for enterprise and government. You will be working with the latest technologies, including.NET Core 8 and ASP.NET, in a collaborative, agile, and professionally challenging environment.

**Responsibilities**
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for our enterprise-grade portal solutions.
- Take ownership and of design tasks and collaborate with frontend developers, architects, and other stakeholders to align backend solutions with overall system goals.
- Lead by example in producing clean high-quality, reusable code following established best practices for scalability and security.
- Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with various third-party services and databases.
- Perform unit testing and automated testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Actively participate in technical discussions and contribute to code, system design, and architecture reviews.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize performance bottlenecks in production environments.
- Follow Agile/Kanban methodologies and collaborate effectively with the engineering team.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 8+ years of experience as a Backend Developer with strong proficiency in C# and.NET Core (version 8 preferred).
- Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and software design patterns.
- Strong understanding of relational database management systems (and SQL).
- Familiarity with cloud-based deployments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern agile software development practices.
- Experience with any of the following would be considered a bonus:

- _Microservices and message-oriented architectures _
- _NoSQL / Document database systems _
- _gRPC, or Message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka. _

**Personal Competencies**
- Innovative, motivated, and a quick learner with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in small, agile teams.
- A high degree of ownership and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering robust and high-quality software solutions.
- Adaptable and open to learning new technologies and processes.

**Benefits**
- Competitive base salary and a generous stock option package.
- Unique opportunity to work with a talented global team on cutting-edge technologies.
- Exciting work environment with flexible working hours.
- Health insurance coverage and professional development support.

**Job Type**: Full-time, Permanent