Job Title: Senior Backend Developer Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available Salary: Up to GBP75,000 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm The Acorn Group are looking for a highly skilled, experienced Backend developer to join our team. We are looking for a developer that has experience developing scalable applications using the latest .Net Technologies. You will have the chance to work on complex projects involving large datasets, message bus architectures, and streaming large sets of data. What youll be doing: * Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust applications using NET 8 and C. * Implement and manage microservices architecture for scalable and efficient system design. * Build out internal reusable libraries to be consumed by our teams ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability. * Utilising MediatR and MassTransit frameworks for inter:service communication. * You will be working extensively with RabbitMQ for message queuing and handling. * You will handle large datasets using MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, MySQL, and MS SQL Server. * You will Work closely with cross:functional teams to define backend requirements, design scalable solutions, and implement new features. Ensure seamless integration with upstream services. * Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues. What were looking for: * Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in .NET development. * Proficient in .NET 8 and C programming. * Strong experience with microservice architecture. * Familiarity with MediatR and MassTransit frameworks. * Extensive experience with RabbitMQ and message bus architectures. * Proficient in Azure Cosmos DB, MySQL, and MS SQL Server. * Experience with Redis for caching mechanisms. * Strong understanding of handling large datasets and data streaming. * Strong communication and teamwork abilities. * Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment. About Acorn Insurance: With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high:quality cover. At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in:house coaching. Youll receive in:depth, FCA:regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the your tomorrow benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing: * Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade and length of service (including bank holidays) * Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay. * Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: * 6 Free Counselling sessions per year * Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7 * Access to a free 4:week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a tr