The role of a Backend Architect (.NET) – Cupid Media at Social Discovery Group
Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming – Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others.
SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.
We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world.
Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations.
In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.
We are looking for a Backend Architect to join one of our biggest products – Cupid Media.
Your main tasks will be:
- Design and development of backend architecture (.NET);
- Definition and implementation of architectural standards and best practices;
- Design of backend services, APIs, and integrations;
- Architecture and critical code review;
- High-level effort estimation and validation of detailed technical estimates;
- Communication with adjacent departments;
- Ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability of backend systems.
We expect from you:
- Strong knowledge of C# and .NET ecosystem (.NET Core / ASP.NET Core);
- Solid understanding and practical application of OOP, SOLID principles, and common architectural patterns;
- Proven experience designing backend architectures and scalable distributed systems;
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services;
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and service-to-service communication patterns;
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, Redis);
- Understanding of system performance, scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance principles;
- Experience with message brokers and asynchronous communication (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.);
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS);
- Strong code review, debugging, and problem-solving skills;
- Experience defining architectural standards and validating technical solutions;
- English from B1–B2 (good spoken English required).
- Fluent Russian
- Ability to work in GMT+4-GMT+8
What do we offer:
- REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
- Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
- 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
- Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
- 50% payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
- Corporate discount for English lessons;
- Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
- Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
- Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.
Sounds good? Join us now!
If this sparks your interest, we look forward to seeing your application!
To learn more about Social Discovery Group visit their website
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