Senior Backend Engineer – DPS Core & Data Engine Squad

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer passionate about database modernization, performance optimization, and strategic refactoring of mission‑critical systems. Join the DPS Core & Data Engine Squad to work on the system‑of‑record platform that powers internal and external claims management experiences.

Salary range: $ - $. Position is bonus and/or commission eligible.

• Database Engineering & Modernization (60%)
  • Refactor complex stored procedures into smaller, testable units.
  • Optimize SQL performance (query tuning, indexing strategy, execution plan analysis, data access patterns).
  • Design backward‑compatible schema changes with safe rollout/rollback patterns.
  • Create migration seams: facades, wrappers, anti‑corruption layers to enable gradual extraction of business logic into services.
• Legacy .NET Modernization (30%)
  • Refactor .NET Framework code into maintainable, testable modules.
  • Implement strangler‑fig patterns to incrementally move logic from the database service layer while maintaining production stability.
  • Build domain‑aligned modules/services with clear contracts for extraction by the Domain & Services Squad.
  • Establish patterns for dependency injection, observability, and error handling in legacy codebases.
• Operational Excellence (10%)
  • Implement performance baselines, regression detection, and alerting for data‑intensive workflows.
  • Participate in incident response for data/performance‑related production issues.
  • Create diagnostic tooling and runbooks to reduce time‑to‑resolution.
  • Collaborate with SRE/Dev Ops on deployment safety (blue/green, feature flags, canary releases for schema changes).

• 8+ years of professional software development experience in object‑oriented languages (C#/.NET required).
• Expert‑level SQL Server knowledge (2019): advanced query optimization, index tuning, execution plans, query hints.
• Proficiency in stored procedure, function, trigger development/refactoring.
• Experience in database design and normalization.
• Performance tuning at scale for multi‑million row tables and complex joins.
• Understanding of indexing strategies (clustered, non‑clustered, filtered, column store).
• SQL Agent jobs and automated workflow patterns.
• Transaction isolation levels, locking, and concurrency management.
• Solid C# and .NET Framework/.NET Core experience (legacy and modern).
• Experience refactoring established systems while maintaining production stability.
• SQL source control (migrations, schema version control).
• Highly desired: experience with strangler‑fig, anti‑corruption layer, façade patterns.
• Hands‑on experience migrating logic from stored procedures to service layer in production systems.
• Familiarity with domain‑driven design concepts (bounded contexts, aggregates, repositories).
• Azure SQL Database, Azure Dev Ops experience.
• Observability tools (Application Insights, SQL Profiler).
• API design and versioning (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit) and test data builder patterns.
• Power Shell for database scripting/automation.
• Experience with microservices architecture and event‑driven patterns.
• Familiarity with Entity Framework Core, Dapper, or other ORMs.

• Competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Annual incentive plan.
• Performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• Stock purchase plan options.
• Employee resource groups.

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