Backend Software Engineer

About Us Adaptive Computer Solutions (ACS) is a trusted technology outsourcing partner, delivering high-quality software development and IT solutions to corporations across Africa and beyond. With a strong team of 100+ professionals, we pride ourselves on engineering excellence, innovation, and collaboration to help our clients achieve their business goals.Role Overview We are seeking skilled Backend Software Engineers to join our growing team. The ideal candidates will have experience building robust web applications, APIs, and services using .NET or Spring Boot frameworks. This role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, clean coding practices, and the ability to deliver well-architected, testable, and scalable backend systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain backend applications, APIs, and services using .NET or Spring Boot.Apply OOP principles and clean coding practices to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions.Build testable systems with strong unit test coverage and cross-cutting functionality (security, logging, error handling, etc.).Collaborate with frontend engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience as a backend developer in a corporate environment.Hands-on experience with .NET (C#) or Spring Boot (Java).Strong understanding of OOP, clean code principles, and software architecture.Ability to write well-structured, testable, and maintainable code with unit tests.Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and version control (Git).Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.Experience working on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.Familiarity with performance optimization and security best practices.Nice to HaveKnowledge of microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).What We OfferOpportunity to work on impactful projects with leading corporations.Collaborative and innovative environment with talented professionals.Professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning.Competitive compensation package.How to Apply Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn