Senior Back End Developer

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Visa sponsorship not available now OR in the future

Local candidates only or ability to relocate prior to start of employment

Our growing company is currently seeking an experienced Senior Back-End Developer to join our IT Department. In this role, the Senior Back End Developer will be responsible for developing and designing back-end architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications. Must be fluent in creating websites to deploy that thrive on strong architecture, while supplementing with data-driven applications that optimize site functionality throughout the lifecycle of each project.

The Senior Back End Developer will need to know how to effectively create website foundations using back-end applications and database structures. The ideal candidate will bring a modern development mindset, leveraging cutting-edge AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, enhance code quality, and drive innovation across our technology stack.

About Us:

Paradigm, Inc. is a leading credentialing services provider with over 34 years of experience delivering printed and digital diplomas, certificates, and comprehensive learner records to higher education institutions. As a SOC2 Type II certified organization, we pride ourselves on integrity, security, and exceptional service.

@Gov, Inc. is a next-generation platform provider specializing in government credential solutions, including digital apostilles and vital records management for state agencies. We’re committed to modernizing government operations through secure, verifiable digital and paper credentials while promoting sustainability.

Together, our organizations serve educational institutions and government agencies with trusted, secure credential management solutions that require the highest standards of data integrity, privacy, and compliance.

Microsoft-based infrastructure using primarily Windows desktop OS and Windows Server with Office 365; primarily .Net web and desktop development utilizing Microsoft SQL database back-end and limited use of Azure blob storage; integrations with Microsoft’s Dynamics Navision, D365 systems, UPS World Ship, Ship Wise, and Endicia;
Palo Alto security network has been implemented.

Duties:

• Concepting, creating, and building websites alongside our design team, including taking designer wireframes and turning them into effective code.
• Working through the website development lifecycle to launch.
• Integrate data from other services and API’s.
• Developing functional databases, applications, and servers to support our websites on the back end.
• Coding for various platforms to ensure functionality for across multiple channels.
• Leading and developing best practices for the development team.
• Developing and designing RESTful services and APIs.
• Determining application responsiveness for users.
• Ensuring the company mandate is effectively addressed in technical and developmental aspects.
• Troubleshooting issues and problem-solving as necessary.
• Keeping current with industry trends and developments that can be applied to the company’s needs.
• Mentoring junior developers and contributing to team technical growth.

Education, Experience, Qualifications, and

Skills:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in web development and programming in the following technologies: C# (C Sharp) 9+, .NET (4.7.2, Core 5-8), .NET Web API 2.0, ASP .NET MVC5+, Entity Framework, MS SQL 2017 and higher, Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD).
• Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance code generation, debugging, testing, and deployment workflows in both development and Dev Ops practices.
• MS Azure is a plus.
• Experience with Digital Signing Services is a plus.
• Experience with third-party controls (Telerik, Debenu/Foxit) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture/Microservices is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to quickly learn and appropriately utilize internal applications and knowledge bases as needed for the timely completion of daily tasks.
• Ability…