Senior Software Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruiting firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop and scale backend architecture for customer-facing applications. This hands-on, remote role involves working in a high-performing team on a greenfield platform, focusing on Azure and .NET Core. Key skills include Azure Function Apps and CI/CD automation. Apply now to contribute to a cutting-edge technical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, C#, .NET Core.
• Experience working in Agile teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality backend code in a brand-new greenfield environment.
• Ensure backend code is performant, secure, and production-ready.
• Contribute to solution design documentation and sprint planning.

Skills

Azure Function Apps

C#

.NET Core

SQL

CI/CD automation

Agile teams

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer - Azure / .NET Core (Contract)

Location: Remote with occasional day on site

Contract Type: 9-12 months (with potential extension)

Start Date: October 2025

Rate: £400-500/day

IR35: Outside

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and scale the backend architecture for our client's customer-facing applications. You'll be joining a high-performing engineering team working on a greenfield platform, with the opportunity to shape the technical foundations from the ground up.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a DevOps-driven environment, is confident working with Azure cloud infrastructure, and enjoys building resilient, scalable services that power real-world applications.

Key Outcomes

• Deliver high-quality backend code in a brand-new greenfield environment.
• Ensure backend code is performant, secure, and production ready.
• Backend integrates seamlessly with frontend and mobile platforms.
• Contribute to solution design documentation and sprint planning.
• Support continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Azure Function Apps, API Manager, App Insights
  • C#, .NET Core, SQL, JSON
  • CI/CD automation (Azure DevOps or equivalent)
• Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban).
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams across locations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Desirable:

• Background in regulated environments
• Azure Developer or DevOps certification.
• Familiarity with secure-by-design development principles.

Apply now or reach out for more details.