Lead backend Developer

Are you ready to build the digital backbone of customer experiences that scale? Step into a role where your backend expertise powers seamless, high-impact applications that serve thousands of users every day. 🚀

Over de functie

As a Lead Backend Developer, you’ll be at the heart of our digital ecosystem, designing and maintaining reliable, high-performance server-side applications using .NET (C#) and Node.js. Your work ensures that our systems are not only robust and efficient, but also ready to scale with the growing demands of our business. From building APIs to handling complex data interactions, you’ll play a vital role in creating the foundation for smooth and responsive user experiences.

You’ll be responsible for developing RESTful APIs and backend services that support web platforms and integrations across the organization. A key focus will be the integration with Sitecore CMS, enabling dynamic content delivery and advanced personalization across digital channels. Working closely with frontend developers, you’ll ensure that backend and frontend systems communicate seamlessly, delivering consistent and high-quality user experiences.

In addition to building backend functionality, you’ll manage and optimize data flows using technologies like SQL Server and MongoDB, ensuring fast and reliable access to the data that drives our applications. You’ll apply industry best practices in coding, testing, and documentation, helping to create a clean, maintainable, and future-ready codebase.

Dit ga je doen

• Monitor and troubleshoot application performance and stability issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams to deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and propose solutions to improve system architecture.

Dit ben jij

• 5-8 years of backend development experience with a strong command of .NET and Node.js.
• Experience integrating with Sitecore CMS, including understanding of Sitecore APIs and architecture.
• Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and deployment tools.
• Understanding of software development best practices, including agile methodologies.
• Experience working with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Sitecore Headless architecture and Sitecore JSS.

Dit bieden wij

What we offer:

• An enthusiastic and diverse team of friendly and driven colleagues who love our mission and our company, within an inclusive and harmonious work environment where we take good care of each other;
• A flat organizational structure with a focus on mutual feedback and a short path from idea to action;
• An independent and influential role with many opportunities for internal development;
• A one-year contract with a one-month probation period, with the aim of eventually offering permanent employment;
• A bonus scheme;
• 27 vacation days for a full-time workweek;
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home;
• A home-office allowance of € 2.40 per remote working day;
• Travel reimbursement in line with the Landal travel reimbursement policy (€ 0.23 per km with a maximum of 40 km one way). When commuting by public transport, your travel costs are fully reimbursed, as Landal encourages employees to commute to the office by public transport;
• Extensive training and development opportunities, both online (over 150 e-learnings) and offline, aimed at developing your expertise and personal growth;
• Participation in the Recreation Pension Fund, with the premium for old-age pension amounting to 21.8% of the pension base, equally contributed by Landal and yourself;
• The possibility of paid additional birth and parental leave;
• Various collective insurance options, including free continuous travel insurance for you and your family;
• A favorable employee booking arrangement.

A full-time employment contract at Landal consists of a 38-hour workweek, equivalent to a 5-day workweek. If you have a part-time contract, your salary and vacation days will be calculated proportionally.