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

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