Backend Software Developer

Backend Software Developer Job in Milwaukee, WIPay rate range: $40-55.00 per hour. Please no 3rd party or c2c candidates.Are you ready to advance your career with a lucrative opportunity at the forefront of technology? As a key player in developing intelligent, high-performance backend services, you'll gain invaluable experience and contribute to cutting-edge digital products and automation platforms.About the RoleOur client is focused on developing intelligent, high-performance backend services that drive the next generation of their digital products. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain the backend services, APIs, and data pipelines behind mission-critical applications serving a global customer base.You'll collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and secure. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence system architecture, performance optimization, and technical strategy across the company's software ecosystem. The team operates in a modern agile environment leveraging cloud services, CI/CD practices, and industry-standard tooling.What You'll Be DoingDesigning, developing, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and microservicesWriting clean, reusable, and scalable code aligned with engineering best practicesPartnering with frontend, QA, and product teams to deliver complete end-to-end featuresProfiling, monitoring, and tuning application performance across services and data layersDiagnosing production issues, conducting root cause analysis, and deploying fixes with minimal disruptionContributing to architectural discussions, system design, and technical decision-makingCreating and maintaining technical documentation for backend componentsParticipating in code reviews to uphold consistency and quality standardsBuilding unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure system reliabilityKeeping current with emerging backend technologies and industry trendsWhat We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline — or equivalent hands-on experienceStrong proficiency in one or more backend languages, particularly C#, with some exposure to Node.jsSolid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principlesExperience building RESTful APIs, microservices, or distributed systemsWix, WPF, and WinForms experience is a strong plusFamiliarity with SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDBProficiency with Git/GitHub or similar version control systemsStrong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesExperience working within Agile/Scrum development teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with cloud platforms, particularly AzureKnowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or container-based architecturesFamiliarity with event-driven systems or messaging technologiesHands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)Understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks such as OAuth and JWTSoft SkillsClear communicator who can articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesSelf-motivated and proactive with a genuine interest in learning new technologiesComfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative team environmentAble to navigate ambiguity and break down complex problems into manageable stepsFor more information or to be considered for the Backend Software Developer Job in Milwaukee, WI please contact Thomas McCarthy at View email address on click.appcast.io Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.