
Software Engineer - Contract (outside IR35)
Hybrid
Manchester, United Kingdom
Freelance
04-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title: Contract Software Engineer (.NET, React, Azure)
Location: Hybrid, two days a week in person (one day a week in Leeds and one day a week on customer site in Manchester)
Contract Length: 3 month (rolling contract opps)
Rate: £400 - £430 a day (outside IR35)
About the Role:
We’re working with an exciting technology consultancy helping them find a number of talented Software Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. If you're well versed with .NET, React, and Azure, and you love solving problems with great people and great tech, then this opportunity could be right up your alley. You'll work on impactful projects, contributing to cutting-edge solutions while ensuring the highest standards in software development.
What You'll Do:
Design and develop reliable, scalable .NET applications that drive the client’s innovative solutions.
Build slick and responsive user interfaces with React that deliver a seamless user experience.
Leverage Azure to create and manage cloud-based solutions that are efficient and high-performing.
Lead DevOps initiatives, including setting up CI/CD pipelines, automating testing, and implementing infrastructure as code.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements that make a real impact.
Mentor junior developers, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience with Azure services like App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps.
Deep understanding of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Nice to Have:
Experience with microservices architecture.
Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
About the Company
Welcome to Inara, where we believe in putting people first and making a real difference in the world of technology talent! People are our passion; whether you are looking for your next role, to hire a single special person or build a team of talented people. We understand this is a super important chapter in everyone’s story and it can often be highly pressured and even stressful. Our aim is to change that. We are here to take the stress out of the process and inject positivity, fun, and bags of energy into hiring again! ... Know more
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