JOB DESCRIPTION:

Waste Robotics is a leader in robotics recycling equipment design, providing cutting-edge solutions to bridge the last gap in recycling automation. Our multidisciplinary development team works on projects spanning robotics, machine vision, mechanical innovation, advanced control systems and operational data sourcing. We are looking for a skilled Senior Backend Developer who can spearhead the development of robust, scalable, and user-friendly portals for our global customer base, enabling their organizations to monitor and manage their sorting systems and gain data-driven insights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Portal Architecture & Development
• Responsible as main technical interface with external portal development team, ensuring high standards and smooth integration of developed solution.
• Participate in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications that integrate with our robotic sorting systems.
• Ensure a responsive layouts and user-friendly designs to accommodate various devices and browsers.
• Utilize modern best practices to build scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Sorting Data & Device Management
• Work closely with Robotics Systems developers to integrate device management, telemetry data, and real-time monitoring features into the portal.
• Develop APIs and services that securely handle large volumes of IIoT data for real-time visualization and analytics.
• Security & Performance
• Ensure that solution adheres to authentication, authorization, and data protection best practices using standard frameworks (ASP.NET Identity, OAuth, or JWT,...).
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring minimal downtime and fast response times for global users.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Lead technical discussions, provide direction, and conduct code reviews.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, UI/UX) to ensure seamless delivery of software components.
• Champion best coding practices and maintain coding standards across the team.
• Continuous Integration & Delivery
• Use Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Ensure robust testing coverage through unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (e.g., MSTest, xUnit, or NUnit).
• Documentation & Support
• Write clear and concise technical documentation for portal features, APIs, and architectural decisions.
• Provide second- or third-level support for production issues, collaborating with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve bugs quickly.
• Innovation & Improvement
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frameworks, libraries, and tools.
• Research and propose new technologies or approaches to enhance portal functionality, security, and user experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on .NET development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Technical Skills:
• Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core, and .NET 6+ (or a recent LTS version).
• Database Experience: Proficiency with SQL and/or NoSQL databases, including stored procedures and performance tuning.
• Cloud & IIoT: Experience with Azure services (e.g., Azure IoT Hub, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB) or other IoT platforms.
• Security: Knowledge of secure coding practices, OAuth, JWT, and industry-standard encryption methodologies.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with DevOps tools for source control, build pipelines, and deployments.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with real-time IoT data streaming (e.g., MQTT, Azure Event Hubs).
• Exposure to microservices architectures and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front-End Technologies: Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools like Jira.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours/week, daytime shift.

BENEFITS

• 4 weeks of vacation;
• 1 day off for your birthday;
• Group insurance including, among others:

Medical care and prescription drugs

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Competitive dental insurance

• 50% of insurance costs covered by the employer;
• Various social activities;
• Free coffee and candy.