Azure Pro-Code Engineer

Cognizant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in the United Kingdom is seeking an Azure Pro-Code Engineer to design, build, and run cloud-native applications and integrations on Microsoft Azure. You will develop scalable services, APIs, and automation that extend Power Platform and Dynamics 365, delivering robust solutions for complex business needs.

You will collaborate with architects, low-code developers, and DevOps engineers to translate requirements into secure, maintainable, production-grade software, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Experience with designing cloud-native applications on Azure.
• Strong REST API design and security knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and run Azure-based cloud-native apps and integrations.
• Develop secure REST APIs and manage them via API Management.
• Implement serverless solutions and event-driven architectures.
• Create CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Produce technical documentation and collaborate in agile ceremonies.

Skills

Azure

PowerShell

Python

Azure CLI

REST APIs

CI/CD

DevOps

IaC

Security RBAC

React/Blazor

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

ARM/Bicep

Terraform

API Management

Cosmos DB

Job description

We’re looking for an Azure Pro-Code Engineer to design, build, and run cloud-native applications and integrations on Microsoft Azure. You’ll work where low-code ends and custom engineering begins: building scalable services, APIs, and automation that extend and complement platforms like Power Platform and Dynamics 365, and delivering robust solutions for complex business needs.

You’ll work closely with architects, product owners, low-code developers, and DevOps engineers to turn requirements into secure, maintainable, production-grade software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications and microservices on Azure.
• Build and maintain serverless and event-driven solutions with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs
• Develop secure, well-documented REST APIs, and manage them through Azure API Management
• Build custom connectors, plugins, PCF components, and APIs that extend Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions
• Implement data solutions using Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and Azure Data Factory
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Provision and manage infrastructure as code with Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform
• Apply security best practices, including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and secure‑by‑design principles
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Application Insights, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics
• Write unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, and optimise performance and cost
• Take part in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies
• Produce technical documentation and share knowledge with the wider team
• Contribute to engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices

Required Skills and Experience

• Experienced professional software engineering experience, with good experience on Azure
• Strong proficiency in Coding & Scripting: Strong proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.
• Hands‑on experience with core Azure services (App Service, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, API Management)
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication/authorisation (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect), and integration patterns
• Experience with CI/CD, Git‑based workflows, and DevOps practices
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform)
• Good knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Understanding of cloud security, networking fundamentals, and scalability principles
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience extending Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) with custom code is a plus
• Experience with Dynamics 365 plugin or custom workflow development
• Familiarity with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI services, or Copilot extensibility
• Experience with microservices, domain‑driven design, or event‑driven architecture
• Frontend experience (React, Angular, or Blazor)
• Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)