Azure Software/Application Engineer - Hybrid - Outside IR35
Posted 4 days ago by Lorien
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
City of London, UK
Summary: The Azure Software/Application Engineer role involves supporting post-acquisition IT integration efforts for a global insurance broker, focusing on Microsoft Azure and integration projects. The position requires a strong foundation in software engineering and solution architecture, with responsibilities including architecture assessments and collaboration with various teams. The role is hybrid, requiring three days a week on-site in London. Candidates should possess a passion for designing secure and scalable systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct architecture assessments of applications and platforms to support integration into the enterprise.
- Evaluate software development practices and identify opportunities for modernisation, refactoring, or migration.
- Use code analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements in application security and resilience.
- Assist in producing executive-level architecture review reports and technical summaries for IT and business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure integrated solutions meet compliance and performance standards.
- Contribute to the design and execution of migration plans for bespoke applications, including cross-environment transitions.
- Participate in the implementation of architecture frameworks and contribute to the evolution of integration playbooks.
- Engage in hands-on solution design, working closely with other teams within the organisation.
- Contribute to technical documentation as part of key deliverables, including diagrams, presentations, and reports.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in software engineering and solution architecture across diverse technologies and platforms.
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, ideally within Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity of working across the SDLC and secure software development practices.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage sensitive information.
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical insights into business-friendly language.
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving priorities.
- Willingness to travel across Europe and occasionally internationally.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: City of London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Azure Software/Application Engineer - Hybrid Working - Outside IR35
Our client, a global Insurance broker, are currently looking to hire an Azure Software/Application Engineer with strong Microsoft Azure experience and a background of Integration projects. This role would be hybrid working with 3 days a week in the client site based in London.
Role Summary:
The team are seeking a technically skilled and adaptable Engineer to support post-acquisition IT integration efforts across our global operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software engineering and solution architecture, who is passionate about designing secure, scalable systems.
In this role you will work closely with the M&A IT Application Architect to conduct architecture reviews, assess bespoke applications, and guide integration strategies that align with Group IT standards. A key focus will be on evaluating application security, development frameworks, and cloud readiness - particularly within Microsoft Azure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct architecture assessments of applications and platforms to support integration into the enterprise.
- Evaluate software development practices and identify opportunities for modernisation, refactoring, or migration.
- Use code analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements in application security and resilience.
- Assist in producing executive-level architecture review reports and technical summaries for IT and business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure integrated solutions meet compliance and performance standards.
- Contribute to the design and execution of migration plans for bespoke applications, including cross-environment transitions.
- Participate in the implementation of architecture frameworks and contribute to the evolution of integration playbooks.
- Engage in hands-on solution design, working closely with other teams within the organisation.
- Contribute to technical documentation as part of key deliverables, including diagrams, presentations, and reports.
Technical Background & Skills:
- Strong experience in software engineering and solution architecture across diverse technologies and platforms.
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, ideally within Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity of working across the SDLC and secure software development practices.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage sensitive information.
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical insights into business-friendly language.
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving priorities.
- Willingness to travel across Europe and occasionally internationally.
Please apply!
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
