Senior Backend Developer

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.

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.
• Working extensively with RabbitMQ for message queuing and handling.
• Handling large datasets using MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, MySQL, and MS SQL Server.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to define backend requirements, design scalable solutions, and implement new features.
• Ensuring seamless integration with upstream services.
• Identifying bottlenecks and bugs, and devising 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.

Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. Some of the 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.

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.

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.