Backend Engineer (Azure Application) – (C# & Python) – Remote
Posted 5 days ago by 1756442078
£600 Per day
Inside
Remote
Greater London
Summary: The Backend Engineer role focuses on developing and modernizing Azure applications using C# and Python, emphasizing security and automation. The position is remote and requires collaboration within an agile team to enhance cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure services and CI/CD practices. This contract role is set for a duration of 12 months with an immediate start date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and modernise applications using C# and Python with integration into Azure services.
- Implement secure coding practices to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability in cloud-based applications.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to streamline development and deployment workflows.
- Automate development and operational tasks with PowerShell scripting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, writing user stories, technical tasks, and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in application modernisation and cloud migration initiatives, ensuring seamless adoption of Azure-native capabilities.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by optimising application performance, scalability, and security.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in C# and Python development for cloud and enterprise applications.
- Experience with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Identity, Storage, etc.).
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation.
- Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security.
- Ability to work effectively in agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Greater London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Backend Engineer (Azure Application) – (C# & Python) – Remote (UK or Europe)
Day rate: £400 – £600 (inside IR35)
Duration: 12 months
Start: ASAP
My client is looking for an experienced Azure Application Developer with strong expertise in C# and Python to join our engineering team. This role focuses on designing, building, and modernising applications for the cloud, with a strong emphasis on security, automation, and integration with Azure services.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and modernise applications using C# and Python with integration into Azure services.
- Implement secure coding practices to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability in cloud-based applications.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to streamline development and deployment workflows.
- Automate development and operational tasks with PowerShell scripting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, writing user stories, technical tasks, and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in application modernisation and cloud migration initiatives, ensuring seamless adoption of Azure-native capabilities.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by optimising application performance, scalability, and security.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in C# and Python development for cloud and enterprise applications.
- Experience with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Identity, Storage, etc.).
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation.
- Understanding of secure coding practices and cloud application security.
- Ability to work effectively in agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Terraform Associate
- Agile or DevOps certifications
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements