Lead Backend .NET Engineer

Lead Backend Engineer (.NET) — Small Team, Big Impact

Work directly with founders. Build things that matter. Learn fast. Move faster.

About Bond

At Bond, we’re not a large corporation with layers of management and slow-moving projects. We’re a tight-knit product and engineering team building something ambitious — a platform that transforms how member-based organisations connect, engage, and grow.

Our clients include unions, associations, educational, and healthcare sector bodies that require secure, intuitive tools to serve their members. We help them do it better through our suite of integrated products: CRM, finance, learning, engagement, and community modules — all built in-house by our team.

We’re growing quickly, and we need the right people on board — not just great engineers, but adaptable, curious minds who thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift, decisions are made quickly, and results matter.

The Role

We’re looking for a Lead Backend Engineer who’s excited to work at the heart of a small, dynamic team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll solve complex problems and contribute directly to the success of our platform and our clients.

You’ll work closely with our founders, product leaders, and developers across:

• Maintaining and improving legacy systems (ASP.NET MVC and .NET Framework)
• Analysing client business requirements, estimating new features, and designing and building solutions
• Coaching and mentoring other team members
• Translating complex business logic into clean, maintainable code
• Collaborating with project managers to ensure tasks are delivered on time

While this is a backend-heavy role, we welcome individuals with full-stack capabilities or interest, especially those who are eager to learn quickly and take on broader responsibilities.

What It’s Really Like at Bond

Let’s be clear: this isn’t a cushy enterprise job with siloed teams and a 12-month roadmap.

• We move fast. Priorities shift as we respond to real user needs.
• You’ll be exposed to product discussions, client feedback, and tech decisions.
• We value outcomes over ego — everyone contributes, no one hides behind a title.
• You’ll learn more in 3 months here than in 3 years at a slow-moving shop.
• We don’t have HR, middle managers, or bureaucratic blockers — just good people doing good work, fast.

If you’re looking for a big brand name, this probably isn’t for you. If you want autonomy, accountability, and a seat at the table, let’s talk.

Tech Stack & Requirements

Core Backend (Required):

• 5+ years’ experience in backend development using .NET / C#
• ASP.NET Core, Web API, RESTful services
• .NET Framework and ASP.NET MVC for legacy support
• SQL Server (NoSQL a plus)
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps pipelines (must-have)
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and architecture

Frontend (Nice to Have):

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• React Native or Angular

Bonus Points:

• Stripe, Twilio, Campaign Monitor or SendGrid integration
• Any Azure services
• Power BI or similar tools for reporting and data visualisation
• CI/CD pipelines
• Worked on SaaS products before

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who can work independently but thrives in team collaboration
• You’re not afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions
• You care about clean code, fast delivery, and real outcomes
• You’re comfortable when things aren’t perfect yet — and can help make them better
• You like building smart systems that real people rely on
• You’re a proactive communicator — especially important in our remote-first culture

Read Carefully…

We value attention to detail and people who actually read job ads. So please include the word “Tinkerbell” somewhere in your application — we won’t reply without it.

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No recruiters, please. We hire direct.