Software Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Software Engineer to rebuild a critical customer-facing application. This contract role involves working remotely with occasional onsite days, focusing on delivering high-quality backend code for a greenfield platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with C#, .NET Core, and Azure, and thrives in a DevOps environment, ensuring resilience and scalability of services.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core, and SQL.
• Experience with Azure Function Apps, API Manager, and App Insights.
• Proficient in CI/CD automation and Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality backend code in a brand-new greenfield environment.
• Ensure backend code is performant, secure, and production ready.
• Support continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

SQL

Azure Function Apps

API Manager

App Insights

CI/CD automation

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer - Azure / .NET Core (Contract)

Location: Remote with occasional day on site
Contract Type: 9-12 months (with potential extension)
Start Date: November 2025
Rate: up to £425/day
IR35: Outside

We're seeking a Software Engineer to join a project team rebuilding a critical customer-facing application for our client. 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 in a real roll your sleeves up environment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a DevOps-driven environment, is confident working with Azure, 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.
• Support continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• C#, .NET Core, SQL
• Azure Function Apps, API Manager, App Insights
• 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.

Apply now or reach out for more details.