Backend Software Engineer

Primus Connect; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Primus Connect in Dublin is seeking a hands-on backend developer to build robust Azure-based services and APIs for high-volume environments. You will design, implement and scale cloud-native solutions using Azure Functions, App Service and SQL/NoSQL databases.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintainable software and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. The role requires 3+ years of backend experience, strong Azure and REST API knowledge, and a solid grasp of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience in back-end web applications and services.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-native development.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, integrations and microservices/systems.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Azure SQL).
• Experience with Git and modern source-control workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience building and deploying scalable web apps.
• Strong testing and software dev best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable back-end services using Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and services for web and mobile apps.
• Design and work with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Develop cloud-native solutions using Azure Functions, App Service, SQL and Service Bus.
• Write clean, tested code and maintain unit tests.
• Contribute to design decisions and code reviews.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows.
• Collaborate with developers, designers and stakeholders across delivery.
• Produce and maintain API documentation.

Skills

Azure cloud

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

SQL/NoSQL

Backend development

Tools

Azure Functions

Azure App Service

Azure SQL

Service Bus

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

Location: Dublin – Hybrid

Contract: 6 months initial

This is a hands-on development role focused on building robust and scalable back-end systems, APIs and cloud services. You’ll work closely with developers, designers and business stakeholders to deliver applications that support high-volume operational and customer-facing environments.

• Design, develop and maintain scalable back-end services using Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and services supporting web and mobile applications.
• Design and work with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Build cloud-native solutions using services such as Azure Functions, Azure App Service, Azure SQL and Service Bus.
• Develop clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
• Implement and maintain unit testing.
• Contribute to technical design decisions and code reviews.
• Build on and improve existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with Git/GitHub-based development workflows.
• Collaborate with developers, designers and business stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Produce and maintain technical and API documentation.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' professional software development experience.
• Strong commercial experience developing back-end web applications and services.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-native development.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, integrations and microservices/service-based architecture.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server, MySQL, Azure SQL or equivalent.
• Experience with Git and modern source-control workflows.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience building and deploying scalable web applications.
• Strong understanding of software development and testing best practices.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider engineering team.
• Good communication skills when working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience across AWS or GCP alongside Azure.
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience.
• Relevant cloud or software development certifications.

This is an initial 6-month contract based in Dublin, operating on a hybrid basis with 2–3 days per week onsite.