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Senior Backend Developer

Acorn GroupLiverpool, England, United Kingdom

26 days ago

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Full-time

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The Acorn Group are looking for a highly skilled, experienced Backend developer to join our team. We are looking for a developer that has experience developing scalable applications using the latest .Net Technologies. You will have the chance to work on complex projects involving large datasets, message bus architectures, and streaming large sets of data.

Job Title : Senior Backend Developer

Salary : Up to £75,000 depending on experience

Location : Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available

Working Hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5 : 30pm

What you’ll be doing :

Application Development : Design, develop, and maintain robust applications using NET 8 and C#.
Implement and manage microservices architecture for scalable and efficient system design.
Build out internal reusable libraries to be consumed by our team’s ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability.
Utilising MediatR and MassTransit frameworks for inter-service communication.
You will be working extensively with RabbitMQ for message queuing and handling.
You will handle large datasets using MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, MySQL, and MS SQL Server.
You will Work closely with cross-functional teams to define backend requirements, design scalable solutions, and implement new features. Ensure seamless integration with upstream services.
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues.

What we are looking for :

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in .NET development.

Proficient in .NET 8 and C# programming.

Strong experience with microservice architecture.

Familiarity with MediatR and MassTransit frameworks.

Extensive experience with RabbitMQ and message bus architectures.

Proficient in Azure Cosmos DB, MySQL, and MS SQL Server.

Experience with Redis for caching mechanisms.

Strong understanding of handling large datasets and data streaming.

Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to work in an Agile / Scrum environment.

About Acorn Insurance

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024 / 5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include :

Wellbeing :

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)

Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.

Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as :

6 Free Counselling sessions per year

Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24 / 7

Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.

Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.

Financial :

A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse / partner

Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.

Company pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.

Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.

Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture :

Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service

A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.

Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.

Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

Please visit our website to view more of our excellent work benefits!

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate / Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Insurance

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