Software Engineer - Azure & Python

Software Engineer – Azure & Python£500 - 600/ day (Outside IR35)6 monthsRemote

AI Connect are working with a bespoke global data consultancy looking to hire a Software Engineer with strong experience in Python and building scalable cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role will focus on backend development, API integrations, and data-driven application builds within a cloud-first architecture.

Role responsibilities / experience required:

• Build and deploy microservice-based applications in Python using modern architecture principles.
• Design and implement secure APIs across Azure services (App Service, Container Apps), including JWT-based authentication and Entra ID integration.
• Develop and maintain reusable Python libraries and ensure robust data validation using Pydantic.
• Containerise applications with Docker and manage deployments using Azure Container Registry and related services.
• Implement logging, monitoring, health checks, and observability using Azure Application Insights and Monitor.
• Uphold high-quality standards through code reviews, testing, documentation, and mentoring junior developers.
• 5+ years of Python engineering experience with recent focus on Azure-native deployments.
• Proven track record delivering secure microservices with understanding of scalability, resilience, service discovery, and error handling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines).
• Strong grasp of API design, security best practices, and OWASP Top 10 awareness.
• Experience with version control (Git), collaborative workflows, and agile ceremonies.

If you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for more details