Job description
This 12-month fully remote contract position offers you the opportunity to deliver high-impact backend engineering solutions for one of Dijkstrack’s international product partners. You’ll be working within modern engineering environments across distributed teams. As a Dijkstrack engineer, you’ll enjoy professional support, access to a network of high-performing developers, and opportunities for long-term international project continuity.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java or C#
Build scalable APIs and microservices following clean architecture principles
Integrate with databases and external systems securely and efficiently
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with team standards
Participate in code reviews and advocate for engineering excellence
Collaborate with DevOps teams on deployments and performance optimisation
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement
Essential Skills & Technical Requirements
Solid experience in Java (Spring Boot) or C# (.NET Core/.NET 6+)
Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and microservice principles
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Familiarity with unit testing and integration testing
Comfortable working with Git, agile teams, and CI/CD environments
Beneficial / Nice-to-Have Experience
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, MSMQ)
Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
Prior involvement in distributed/remote delivery models
Benefits of Working with Dijkstrack
Embedded in strong engineering teams with structure and process
Remote flexibility with intentional culture and community touchpoints
Access to technical upskilling, peer developer network and support
