Backend Engineer – .NET / Azure / Event-Driven Architecture

Backend Engineer – .NET / Azure / Event-Driven ArchitectureContract: 6 monthsDay Rate: Up to £600per day, Inside IR35 Working Arrangement: Remote-first, with occasional flexibility requiredSecurity Clearance: Active SC clearance requiredThe OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to take a technical lead role within a development pod, delivering robust backend solutions using modern distributed systems and event-driven architecture.You will specialise in designing and developing CQRS-based systems, helping shape technical approaches and ensuring high-quality backend delivery within a collaborative engineering environment.This is an opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong architectural knowledge and practical development experience to contribute to complex, secure technology solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the technical lead for backend development within a delivery pod.Design and develop event-driven, distributed backend systems.Implement and maintain CQRS-based architectures.Apply event sourcing principles where appropriate.Develop and integrate APIs to support reliable system communication.Build and maintain solutions using C#/.NET and Azure technologies.Work with Azure Service Bus to support event-driven messaging and integration.Contribute to technical design decisions, coding standards and engineering best practices.Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.Essential Skills and ExperienceCQRS: Strong practical experience designing and implementing CQRS-based systems.C#/.NET: Proven backend development experience, preferably using C# and .NET.Event-driven architecture: Experience building systems based on events and asynchronous messaging.Event sourcing: Understanding and practical experience of event-sourced systems.Azure Service Bus: Experience implementing messaging and integration patterns.API development: Experience designing and developing backend APIs.Distributed systems: Understanding of distributed architectures, reliability and system integration.Azure: Experience developing and deploying solutions within Microsoft Azure.Technical leadership: Ability to guide backend development and contribute to technical decisions within a delivery team.Security clearance: Must hold active SC clearance.Java developers with strong, demonstrable CQRS and event-driven architecture experience may also be considered, although C#/.NET is preferred.Contract DetailsSix-month initial contract.Inside IR35, with flexibility for candidates offering the full range of required skills.Remote-first working, with occasional flexibility required.Active SC clearance is essential.If you have strong CQRS experience and enjoy leading hands-on backend development within distributed, event-driven environments, we'd be keen to hear from you.