Backend Developer (Azure)

Backend Developer, Azure Mainly remote, occasional travel to Derby Up to £425 per day Outside IR35 Initial 3-month contract We're supporting a business that needs an experienced Backend Developer to join a mature Azure platform team and contribute quickly across live sprint delivery. This is not a role for someone who needs heavy direction or a detailed brief handed to them for every piece of work. The team needs someone who can pick up requirements, ask the right questions, own their work end-to-end and deliver production-quality code from early in the assignment. The environment is Microsoft and Azure-led, with a backend platform built around C#/.NET, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure SQL, Service Bus and Azure DevOps. What you'll be doing You'll be responsible for building, enhancing and supporting backend services across a live digital platform. This will include feature delivery, integration work, production support, testing, DevOps activity and working closely with product and technical stakeholders. You'll be expected to contribute across the full delivery lifecycle, from understanding requirements and shaping the technical approach through to build, test, deployment and operational support. Key skills we're looking for Strong C# / .NET backend development experienceAzure Functions experienceAzure API ManagementAzure Service BusAzure SQL, including stored procedures, schema changes and performance awarenessAzure DevOps, CI/CD and deployment pipelinesExperience working in Agile Scrum environmentsStrong written and verbal communicationAbility to work independently and own delivery without close supervision Useful Additional Experience Terraform, Bicep or ARM templatesApplication Insights / Azure MonitorAuth0 or Entra ID B2CD365 integration experienceLogic Apps or Power AutomateSecure API development and OAuth2 / OIDC flows Why apply? This is a good opportunity for a contractor who enjoys proper hands-on engineering, mature Azure environments and roles where they can make an immediate impact. The client needs someone who can contribute quickly, communicate clearly and take ownership from the first sprint. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.