Senior Software Engineer

Candidate Description

A versatile Senior Software Engineer with eight years of hands-on experience architecting cloud-native back-end systems, this professional excels at delivering Python-driven microservices, RESTful APIs and data-centric applications on Microsoft Azure. Having operated across consulting, SaaS and enterprise product environments, they bring proven depth in service-based architecture, secure identity integration with Azure Active Directory and the enablement of AI-powered features that drive data-driven decision making.

Their technical acumen spans the full lifecycle of scalable solution delivery: designing fault-tolerant API layers on Azure App Services, orchestrating asynchronous data workloads through Azure Functions and Storage, and embedding cognitive-service integrations to support Copilot-style capabilities. Key accomplishments include engineering a platform at a Technology Company that reliably processes over a million records daily, optimising high-volume ticketing APIs for a Customer Support Platform, and refactoring a Major Technology Company's internal tooling into modular, maintainable microservices—all delivered within fast-paced, multi-client contexts.

Demonstrating strong leadership and mentorship, they routinely guide junior engineers on Python best practices, secure cloud patterns and API design while partnering with architects and data teams to align solutions with enterprise ETL and analytics pipelines. Adaptable to diverse industries and project requirements, this individual offers a powerful combination of deep technical skill, collaborative mindset and a consistent record of delivering resilient, high-quality software that empowers business value.