AI First Software Engineer (Background Core .Net)

<h3 data-section-id="1bl73zl" data-start="216" data-end="235"><strong data-start="219" data-end="233">Who We Are</strong></h3> <p data-start="237" data-end="265"><strong data-start="237" data-end="263">Build. Scale. Sustain.</strong></p> <p data-start="267" data-end="625">PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.</p> <ul data-start="627" data-end="1025"> <li data-section-id="rg4ml3" data-start="627" data-end="762">We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, +650 experts from +50 nationalities)</li> <li data-section-id="1jzhbnm" data-start="763" data-end="824">We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt)</li> <li data-section-id="1k72ct1" data-start="825" data-end="950">We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we believe genuinely and work as a collective intelligence</li> <li data-section-id="15ix86v" data-start="951" data-end="1025">We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="8uunwe" data-start="1032" data-end="1053"><strong data-start="1035" data-end="1051">About Gen-e2</strong></h3> <p data-start="1055" data-end="1290">While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be AI First. Our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, with a strong collaboration between AI generative and our best talents:</p> <ul data-start="1292" data-end="1732"> <li data-section-id="rpza6z" data-start="1292" data-end="1422">We now generate 95% of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design — with GitHub Copilot</li> <li data-section-id="1cw3cuj" data-start="1423" data-end="1512">The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams</li> <li data-section-id="bww8nx" data-start="1513" data-end="1628">A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation</li> <li data-section-id="w02139" data-start="1629" data-end="1732">A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines</li> </ul> <p data-start="1734" data-end="1870">With Gen-e2, we deliver end-to-end products 2–3× faster than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence.</p> <h3 data-section-id="w0596o" data-start="153" data-end="169">&nbsp;</h3> <h3 data-section-id="d16ndv" data-start="1840" data-end="1855"><strong data-start="1842" data-end="1855">Your Role</strong></h3> <p data-start="1857" data-end="2063">As a <strong data-start="1862" data-end="1894">Senior .NET Software Engineer</strong>, you are a <strong data-start="1906" data-end="1929">true senior profile</strong> with the autonomy and technical depth to not only execute but also <strong data-start="1997" data-end="2038">design and propose scalable solutions</strong> in complex environments.</p> <ul data-start="2065" data-end="3730"> <li data-section-id="1o3mbrd" data-start="2065" data-end="2180">Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using <strong data-start="2147" data-end="2177">.NET (C#) and ASP.NET Core</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="ruyptf" data-start="2181" data-end="2303">Build and maintain <strong data-start="2202" data-end="2233">microservices architectures</strong> and RESTful APIs with a strong focus on scalability and resilience.</li> <li data-section-id="y55o7x" data-start="2304" data-end="2434">Design and implement <strong data-start="2327" data-end="2357">event-driven architectures</strong> using messaging systems such as <strong data-start="2390" data-end="2431">Azure Service Bus, Kafka, or RabbitMQ</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="19ksi5t" data-start="2435" data-end="2545">Apply advanced resilience and integration patterns such as: <strong data-start="2501" data-end="2519">Outbox / Inbox, </strong><strong data-start="2524" data-end="2543">Circuit Breaker</strong></li> <li data-section-id="xemjh4" data-start="2546" data-end="2698">Model and optimize data access using:&nbsp;Relational databases (<strong data-start="2612" data-end="2638">SQL Server, PostgreSQL</strong>),&nbsp;NoSQL databases (<strong data-start="2663" data-end="2681">Redis, MongoDB</strong>) when relevant</li> <li data-section-id="1bh8mco" data-start="2699" data-end="2779">Implement caching strategies (Redis) to enhance performance and scalability.</li> <li data-section-id="smzro1" data-start="2780" data-end="2891">Apply <strong data-start="2788" data-end="2828">Clean Architecture, SOLID principles</strong>, and contribute to <strong data-start="2848" data-end="2878">Domain-Driven Design (DDD)</strong> practices.</li> <li data-section-id="1oy4y7o" data-start="2892" data-end="3047">Ensure high standards in <strong data-start="2919" data-end="2943">security and quality</strong>, including:&nbsp;OAuth2 / JWT authentication,&nbsp;Prevention of vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL Injection)</li> <li data-section-id="76qz3t" data-start="3048" data-end="3265">Contribute to DevOps practices:&nbsp;CI/CD pipelines (<strong data-start="3103" data-end="3119">Azure DevOps</strong>),&nbsp;Containerization (<strong data-start="3145" data-end="3155">Docker</strong>),&nbsp;Infrastructure as Code (<strong data-start="3187" data-end="3200">Terraform</strong>, plus),&nbsp;Deployment and orchestration using <strong data-start="3249" data-end="3263">Kubernetes</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1vzfomg" data-start="3266" data-end="3415">Ensure system reliability through testing strategies (unit and integration), observability, and monitoring (Application Insights, OpenTelemetry).</li> <li data-section-id="1snicnf" data-start="3416" data-end="3523">Participate in <strong data-start="3433" data-end="3520">technical decision-making, architecture definition, and product roadmap discussions</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1d68ft6" data-start="3524" data-end="3627">Conduct code reviews, refactoring, and performance optimization to maintain high-quality standards.</li> <li data-section-id="e5xjgl" data-start="3628" data-end="3730">Collaborate with distributed teams and mentor junior developers, fostering engineering excellence.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="108gbpf" data-start="3737" data-end="3754"><strong data-start="3739" data-end="3754">Who You Are</strong></h3> <ul data-start="3756" data-end="4628"> <li data-section-id="eb44r8" data-start="3756" data-end="3869">You have <strong data-start="3767" data-end="3807">5–6+ years of true Senior experience</strong> in backend development with <strong data-start="3836" data-end="3866">.NET (C#) and ASP.NET Core</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="106w3j3" data-start="3870" data-end="3994">You have strong hands-on experience in: <strong data-start="3916" data-end="3947">Microservices architectures, </strong><strong data-start="3954" data-end="3992">Event-driven systems and messaging</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1bf1sfk" data-start="3995" data-end="4100">You have practical experience implementing patterns such as:&nbsp;Outbox / Inbox,&nbsp;Circuit Breaker</li> <li data-section-id="1hssvva" data-start="4101" data-end="4234">You have solid experience with: <strong data-start="4139" data-end="4153">Kubernetes, </strong>Relational databases (SQL Server / PostgreSQL),&nbsp;Git version control</li> <li data-section-id="1sr87yu" data-start="4235" data-end="4363">You demonstrate strong knowledge of:&nbsp;Backend security (OAuth2, JWT),&nbsp;Vulnerability prevention (e.g., SQL Injection)</li> <li data-section-id="4tfo0v" data-start="4364" data-end="4449">You are able to <strong data-start="4382" data-end="4422">propose solutions and take ownership</strong>, not just execute tasks.</li> <li data-section-id="ya3kmq" data-start="4450" data-end="4533">You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on mindset.</li> <li data-section-id="18nyand" data-start="4534" data-end="4628">You are comfortable working in <strong data-start="4567" data-end="4588">distributed teams</strong> and collaborating cross-functionally.</li> </ul> <p data-start="4630" data-end="4647"><strong data-start="4630" data-end="4647">Nice to have:</strong></p> <ul data-start="4649" data-end="5065"> <li data-section-id="cpj9ac" data-start="4649" data-end="4725">Experience with NoSQL databases (Redis, MongoDB), especially for caching</li> <li data-section-id="1ime9m4" data-start="4726" data-end="4777">Knowledge of <strong data-start="4741" data-end="4763">Clean Architecture</strong> and <strong data-start="4768" data-end="4775">DDD</strong></li> <li data-section-id="163innt" data-start="4778" data-end="4825">Experience with <strong data-start="4796" data-end="4823">Azure cloud environment</strong></li> <li data-section-id="wjx50f" data-start="4826" data-end="4913">Familiarity with:&nbsp;Azure DevOps (CI/CD),&nbsp;Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)</li> <li data-section-id="zlww1r" data-start="4914" data-end="4967">Exposure to <strong data-start="4928" data-end="4965">AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot)</strong></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="w0596o" data-start="153" data-end="169"><strong style="font-size: 14px;" data-start="2597" data-end="2612">Soft Skills</strong></h3> <ul data-start="2614" data-end="2905"> <li data-section-id="1vyhivp" data-start="2614" data-end="2670">Strong system thinking and sound technical judgment.</li> <li data-section-id="j8h7j1" data-start="2671" data-end="2759">Ability to prioritize, estimate, and deliver effectively in fast-paced environments.</li> <li data-section-id="1gq92q8" data-start="2760" data-end="2836">Collaborative mindset with mentoring and knowledge-sharing capabilities.</li> <li data-section-id="giuy8u" data-start="2837" data-end="2905">Strong focus on quality, resilience, and continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation)</strong>&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>Use&nbsp;<strong>Generative AI coding tools</strong>&nbsp;(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for:&nbsp;</li> <li>Code scaffolding and refactoring</li> <li>Code generation and optimisation</li> <li>Test-cases and documentation generation</li> <li>Build applications through <strong>AI-driven development practices</strong>, including:&nbsp;</li> <li>AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting</li> <li>Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition</li> <li>Automated documentation generation</li> <li>Apply <strong>prompt engineering best practices</strong>&nbsp;for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.</li> <li>Validate <strong>GenAI output&nbsp;</strong>(determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="1897" data-end="2057"><strong data-start="4055" data-end="4077">More About PALO IT</strong></p> <p data-start="4081" data-end="4223">We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to:</p> <ul data-start="4225" data-end="4454"> <li data-section-id="477lae" data-start="4225" data-end="4262">Become a climate net-zero company</li> <li data-section-id="1tnlbj5" data-start="4263" data-end="4306">Deliver projects with a positive impact</li> <li data-section-id="pzb2zm" data-start="4307" data-end="4348">Train 100% of our workforce on impact</li> <li data-section-id="176q12c" data-start="4349" data-end="4400">Achieve B Corp certification across all offices</li> <li data-section-id="1caqqgt" data-start="4401" data-end="4454">Continuously measure &amp; improve employee happiness</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="6zh3id" data-start="4461" data-end="4483"><strong data-start="4464" data-end="4481">What We Offer</strong></h3> <ul data-start="4485" data-end="4685"> <li data-section-id="v5e1s" data-start="4485" data-end="4521">Stimulating working environments</li> <li data-section-id="1ltnq7o" data-start="4522" data-end="4544">Unique career path</li> <li data-section-id="g1mzwz" data-start="4545" data-end="4571">International mobility</li> <li data-section-id="a5nmmx" data-start="4572" data-end="4597">Internal R&amp;D projects</li> <li data-section-id="10sfumq" data-start="4598" data-end="4619">Knowledge sharing</li> <li data-section-id="1gnjio2" data-start="4620" data-end="4645">Personalized training</li> <li data-section-id="1sbb8na" data-start="4646" data-end="4685">Entrepreneurship &amp; intrapreneurship</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>