START DATE 13th January 2025 3-6 month contract £ 528 per day inside IR35 Manchester 2 days a week/remote hybrid working patte .net Backend Developer START DATE 13th January 2025 3-6 month contract £ 528 per day inside IR35 Manchester 2 days a week/remote hybrid working pattern. My client, a leading sports club, is actively recruiting for an experienced Backend Developer to enhance and maintain the technology platform that powers their digital products and services. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and building the content management system (CMS) and APIs that drive customer-facing (B2C) applications, ensuring optimal performance for high-traffic websites. Working in a collaborative agile environment, the Backend Developer will: Design and develop core platform functionality, including CMS and APIs. Identify, define, and implement changes to platform functionality or new features. Document work packages for development teams and third-party suppliers. Test and experiment with new digital technologies, services, and vendors. Essential Skills & Experience: ASP.NET Core Development (C#) Designing and implementing REST APIs Administration of cloud hosting (preferably Azure) SQL Server (including stored procedures) Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cosmos DB / MongoDB) Awareness of data security frameworks (GDPR, PCI) Strong problem-solving and communication skills Postman for API testing Desirable Experience: Serverless Technologies (e.g., Azure Functions) Content Delivery Networks (CDNs, preferably Cloudflare) API Gateways (preferably Azure APIM) Monitoring Tools (e.g., Sumo Logic) Experience with payment systems and providers Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Clean Code practices Previous work with Umbraco CMS Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile sports organisation and contribute to innovative projects optimising digital performance in the sports, media, or entertainment industry. The role provides a collaborative environment, the chance to experiment with modern technologies, and hybrid flexibility. If you're a Backend Developer with a passion for solving challenges and improving high-traffic platforms, we'd love to hear from you Dot net developer / Software engineer / C# Developer / ASP.Net Develoepr