Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Financial Services | Azure | API Integration (Hybrid – London)

I’m supporting a financial‑services client that’s rebuilding and modernising its technology stack, with a strong focus on cloud, APIs, and event‑driven integration. They’re looking for a Software Engineer who can play a key role in how systems connect and communicate across the organisation, working across internal platforms and external SaaS products.

If you enjoy engineering reliable integrations, working with Azure services, and improving how applications exchange data at scale, this role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact.

The role:

• Engineering secure, scalable API integrations
• Building middleware and cloud components using Azure (API Management, Logic Apps, Functions)
• Creating event‑driven, decoupled integration patterns
• Embedding secure‑by‑design principles into all development work
• Producing clear, maintainable documentation for APIs, services, and data flows

You experience:

• A solid foundation in computer science or a related discipline
• Strong experience with Azure Integration Services
• Understanding of traditional development stacks and application architecture
• Strong knowledge of API design, data mapping, and integration patterns
• Familiarity with modern authentication standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, API Keys)
• Awareness of API security best practice

Desirable:

• Experience with Power Platform integration points
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Relevant Microsoft certifications

Experience That Makes You a Great Fit

• Hands‑on experience building API integrations and middleware for enterprise SaaS platforms
• Ability to turn complex requirements into secure, scalable solutions
• Experience with Git or similar version‑control tools

Desirable:

• Exposure to digital transformation environments
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Background working with AI, automation, or Power Platform teams
• Ability to understand and work with existing internal codebases
• PHP or open‑source development experience (helpful but not essential)