Senior Software Engineer - .Net, Azure. - Contract

Senior Software Engineer - .Net, Azure. - ContractFully Remote | ContractInside IR35 Only | 6 months with extension£750pd+ | Start ASAPCurated is partnering with a global SaaS scale-up undergoing a significant platform modernisation and growth phase. The business is scaling multiple engineering teams and is looking to bring in highly experienced contract Software Engineers to support complex, high-impact delivery.This role is suited to senior engineers who enjoy working on large, evolving platforms, modern cloud infrastructure, and solving non-trivial technical problems in fast-moving environments.The RoleYou will join a cross-functional product engineering team working on the evolution and modernisation of a core SaaS platform. The focus is on building scalable, cloud-native services while improving reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.This is a hands-on role requiring strong engineering judgement, the ability to work through existing systems pragmatically, and the confidence to contribute to architectural and technical decisions.What You'll Be DoingDesigning and building backend services using modern .NETDeveloping and scaling cloud-native solutions on Microsoft AzureWorking with large, data-heavy systems using SQLImproving and refactoring existing systems to support future platform growthWriting high-quality, well-tested, production-ready codeCollaborating closely with Product and Engineering peers on delivery and prioritisationSupporting a platform used at scale, with a strong focus on performance and reliabilityWhat We're Looking For7+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong, hands-on experience with the modern .NET stackProven experience building and operating systems on Microsoft AzureSolid experience working with SQL in large-scale production environmentsExperience working on complex, long-lived systems rather than greenfield onlyStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsPragmatic mindset with a focus on delivering value, not over-engineeringComfortable working in Agile, product-led teamsStrong communication skills, able to explain technical decisions and trade-offs clearly

Created: 2026-02-04