Senior Backend Engineer
at IsoMetrix
IsoMetrix is a leading provider of integrated risk management software solutions.
Job Overview
Published
Sep 14, 2026
Expires
Dec 13, 2026
Source
IsoMetrix
Region
UK
Type
Remote / Work From Home
Category
WFH
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
IsoMetrix is a leading provider of integrated risk management software solutions. Our product suite helps organizations effectively manage governance, risk, and compliance across their operations.
Role Overview
As a Senior Backend Engineer at IsoMetrix , you will play a leading role in the design and development of our next-generation, cloud-native SaaS platform. Working within the Product and Engineering team, you will build and maintain the backend services, APIs and data architecture that power our multi-tenant, multi-lingual Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions used by customers around the world.
This is a hands-on engineering role on a modern .NET stack, with the opportunity to shape architecture, uphold engineering standards and mentor other members of the team. You will work on greenfield development using technologies such as .NET 10, Entity Framework Core, Azure and applying best practices to create secure and maintainable software.
Key Responsibilities
Software Design & Development
Design, build and maintain backend services, APIs and libraries for IsoMetrix 's cloud native SaaS platform.
Write clean, well-structured and testable code.
Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve a scalable, secure, multi-tenant platform.
Develop reusable components and libraries to accelerate future development.
APIs & Integration
Design and develop RESTful APIs and services consumed by web and mobile clients.
Build event-driven and asynchronous components using message queues (e.g. Azure Service Bus).
Ensure performance, scalability and cross-platform compatibility across services.
Quality, Security & Reliability
Ensure software quality through unit, integration and automated testing.
Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices and coding standards.
Build secure solutions with data protection and multi-tenancy in mind.
Support continuous improvement, refactoring and performance optimisation of existing services.
Collaboration & Delivery
Work within an Agile team alongside engineers, QA, product managers and designers.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate functional and technical requirements into working software.
Mentor and support other engineers, sharing knowledge and helping raise the bar across the team.
Experience
Required Experience
Significant commercial experience as a backend software engineer, including time in a senior or lead capacity.
Proven track record designing, building and shipping production software on the .NET stack.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.
Experience working with relational databases and writing efficient SQL.
Experience building and deploying cloud-based applications, ideally on Microsoft Azure.
Experience working with AI both as a product offering and as a part of their workflow
Technical Skills
C# and ASP.NET Core (.NET 10 / .NET Core).
Entity Framework Core.
RESTful API design and development.
SQL and relational database design (e.g. Azure SQL / SQL Server).
Architectural patterns and principles such as Vertical Slice Architecture.
Cloud services and tooling, ideally the Microsoft Azure platform (Azure Web Apps, Azure SQL).
Source control with Git and GitHub.
Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Able to work well with ambiguity
Good time-management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
A collaborative team player who is willing to mentor and share knowledge.
A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
A continuous-learning mindset with a genuine interest in new technologies.
Preferred Experience
Experience with message queues (e.g. Azure Service Bus).
Experience building multi-tenant, multi-lingual SaaS applications.
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript and Vue.js.
Exposure to the EHS, ESG or Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) domain.
.NET Aspire (cloud-native orchestration)
Observability (OpenTelemetry)
Identity & access (OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect)
Resilience patterns (retries, timeouts, circuit breakers)
Distributed caching (Redis)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Key answers about the application process, remote setup, and compensation for Senior Backend Engineer.
Is the Senior Backend Engineer role 100% remote?+
Yes, this is a fully remote work-from-home position with IsoMetrix. You can collaborate asynchronously, manage project deliverables, and participate in virtual team meetings from your home office without daily commuting.
What qualifications and experience are needed for Senior Backend Engineer?+
Applicants are typically evaluated on relevant industry background, core capabilities, and self-management. Key requirements include strong English communication skills, independent problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with modern remote collaboration platforms like Slack, Zoom, and project management tools.
Who is eligible to apply for this job?+
This remote opening welcomes applications from UK and eligible remote regions. Candidates must ensure they meet the work authorization, residency, or independent contractor criteria required by IsoMetrix.
What is the salary and benefits package for Senior Backend Engineer?+
The expected compensation for this role is competitive compensation aligned with global remote market standards. In addition to base compensation, remote positions often provide flexible working hours, home office equipment stipends, and professional growth opportunities.
How do I apply and what should I prepare for the interview?+
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page to visit IsoMetrix's official application portal. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant achievements, and prepare to discuss your experience working productively in an asynchronous remote environment.
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