Role Description

We are looking for a Backend Architect to join one of our biggest products - Cupid Media. Your main tasks will be:

• Design and development of backend architecture (.NET);
• Definition and implementation of architectural standards and best practices;
• Design of backend services, APIs, and integrations;
• Architecture and critical code review;
• High-level effort estimation and validation of detailed technical estimates;
• Communication with adjacent departments;
• Ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability of backend systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of C# and .NET ecosystem (.NET Core / ASP.NET Core);
• Solid understanding and practical application of OOP, SOLID principles, and common architectural patterns;
• Proven experience designing backend architectures and scalable distributed systems;
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services;
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and service-to-service communication patterns;
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, Redis);
• Understanding of system performance, scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance principles;
• Experience with message brokers and asynchronous communication (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.);
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS);
• Strong code review, debugging, and problem-solving skills;
• Experience defining architectural standards and validating technical solutions;
• English from B1–B2 (good spoken English required);
• Fluent Russian;
• Ability to work in GMT+4-GMT+8.

Benefits

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation: 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• 50% payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• Health benefits: up to $1,000 gross per year for self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• Workplace organization: equipped workplace and necessary equipment provided in offices or co-working locations, reimbursement of workplace costs up to $1000 gross once every 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.