Senior Software Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a contract role focusing on Azure and .NET Core. You will join a high-performing team to develop scalable backend solutions for customer-facing applications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Azure and Agile methodologies. Competitive rate of £400-500 per day offered, remote work with occasional onsite days.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Function Apps, API Manager, App Insights.
• Experience in C#, .NET Core, SQL, JSON.
• Proficient with CI/CD automation (Azure DevOps or equivalent).
• Experience in Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban).
• 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.
• Integrate backend seamlessly with frontend and mobile platforms.
• Contribute to solution design documentation and sprint planning.
• Support continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team.

Skills

Azure Function Apps

API Manager

C#

.NET Core

SQL

JSON

CI/CD automation

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Tools

Azure DevOps

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.