Senior-Lead Backend Software Engineer

Bilue is a digital consultancy that designs and builds smart, user-friendly technology for some of Australia's most well-known businesses. From mobile apps to beautifully designed web platforms and digital experiences, we create solutions that drive impact and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Our culture is people-first and purpose-driven. We're a down-to-earth, values-led team with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, and a growing presence in Manila. We genuinely enjoy working together, whether we're solving tough tech problems, brainstorming creative solutions, or grabbing a coffee between meetings. Curiosity is encouraged. Collaboration is second nature.

We value excellence, not ego, and back each other to do great work without micromanagement. With low politics and high trust, it's a place where delivery people, designers, and engineers genuinely connect, and where everyone has a voice, space to grow, and a little fun along the way.

As a Senior-Lead Backend Engineer at Bilue, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and optimising high-quality, scalable backend systems and cloud-based APIs. With 6+ years of commercial experience in .NET/C#, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering robust, secure, and maintainable solutions that meet the highest standards of performance.

You'll work closely with clients and cross-functional teams, driving technical excellence through best practices, rigorous testing, and continuous integration. Experience with Azure Cloud is preferred, along with a strong understanding of modern API development and cloud-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services using .NET/C#, prioritising clean, maintainable, and high-quality code.
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices for cloud-based applications, ensuring they meet high standards of reliability and security.
• Work with Azure Cloud services to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of performance and uptime.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to align on delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Ensure that all backend systems are robust, secure, and highly available through comprehensive testing and monitoring.
• Champion best practices in automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the backend stack, always ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and foster a knowledge-sharing culture focused on improving both individual and team performance.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends, bringing innovative solutions to the team while maintaining an eye for code quality and long-term maintainability.

About You

• 6+ years of experience in .NET/C# backend development, with a strong commitment to writing clean, efficient, and well-structured code.
• Expertise in designing and building cloud-based APIs and microservices architectures, with an emphasis on scalability and performance.
• Experience with Azure Cloud services (preferred but not mandatory) to build and deploy resilient cloud-based applications.
• A solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and best practices in DevOps for efficient development and deployment processes.
• A passion for code quality and a strong advocate for best practices—you will actively participate in setting and enforcing team coding standards.
• Experience in Agile environments, contributing to iterative development cycles, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and reviews.
• A proactive problem-solver, able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, continuously learning new technologies and ensuring you are up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

Life at Bilue

• Client-focused: We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients while supporting each other to achieve collective success.
• Internal coaching: We prioritise personal and professional growth, emphasising continuous learning and up-skilling.
• Flat structure: We operate with a flat structure, where our casual, approachable executive leadership team (ELT) ensures everyone's voice is heard.
• Internal communities: We build and nurture internal communities for knowledge sharing and collaboration, keeping everyone connected and informed.
• Flexible: We offer full time remote working for all of our Manila based employees, but stay connected via Slack and Zoom.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be based within the metropolitan area of Manila with a strong reliable internet connection.
• Working hours are expected to be Australian Eastern Standard Time. (6am - 2.30pm PHT)

Bilue = Big + Blue Ocean. Are you ready to set sail? Apply now

We believe that having balanced teams is fundamental to our success. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital or disability status.