Senior Backend Engineer (.NET/Azure)

Location: Lodz, Lodz, Poland Job ID: R0137510 Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Our team is building and evolving engineering platforms that support software development across the organization. The work combines application development, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement of engineering practices. In this role, you'll contribute to solutions used by development teams worldwide, helping create tools and capabilities that improve how software is designed, built, and delivered. Working closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, shape scalable solutions, and drive modernization initiatives. This is a role for someone who enjoys writing great software, tackling complex challenges, and looking beyond the code to improve the overall developer experience. The environment offers a high degree of ownership, collaboration, and the freedom to turn ideas into practical solutions that make a measurable impact. How you'll make an impact Design and develop applications using C# and modern .NET. Build scalable backend services and REST APIs. Define software architecture, engineering standards, and development practices. Design secure, maintainable, and resilient software solutions. Implement integrations with enterprise platforms and services. Influence technology choices and architectural decisions. Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation within Azure DevOps. Develop cloud-native solutions running on Microsoft Azure. Improve observability using Application Insights, OpenTelemetry , and Grafana. Strengthen reliability through monitoring, diagnostics, and operational practices. Embed quality and testability within solution design and development. Explore Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel for engineering applications. Your background 8+ years of professional software development experience Strong expertise in C# and modern .NET Experience with, or strong interest in, building modern software solutions that incorporate intelligent assistants, agent-based capabilities, and automation features. Experience building enterprise-grade applications and backend services Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems Hands-on experience developing REST APIs and enterprise integrations Knowledge of SQL Server and Entity Framework Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps Strong understanding of software quality, reliability, and operational readiness Experience with observability and monitoring tools is an advantage Experience with Azure OpenAI or Semantic Kernel is a plus Confident communication skills in English More about us At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: Private medical care and life insurance​ Access to fitness and wellness programs​ Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​ Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​ Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​ Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​ Company events and team‑building activities​ Psychological support program​ Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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