Azure Developer (Python)

We are seeking an experienced Azure Developer to design, build, and support cloud‑based applications and services supporting the Close Brothers Invoice Finance business unit. The role involves working with architects, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performing Azure‑native solutions.

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud applications and APIs using Azure Functions, App Services, Container Apps, API Management, and related Azure PaaS components.
• Integrate Azure services into business workflows, ensuring solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Develop secure, well‑structured APIs and gateways for interfacing with internal and external systems.
• Configure monitoring, telemetry, and diagnostics with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Troubleshoot issues across distributed cloud environments to maintain availability.
• Implement authentication and authorization using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Apply secure configuration and secrets management using Azure Key Vault.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into Azure-native solutions.

• Expertise in Python
• Azure Functions, App Services, Container Apps
• API Management & Application Gateway
• Azure SQL / Cosmos DB
• Azure Queue Storage, Event Grid
• Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities
• Static Web Apps (advantageous)
• Understanding of microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Building automated CI/CD Pipelines in  Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of OAuth2 and API security standards
• Familiarity with data governance and secure design practices
• Ability to contribute to high-level design documentation

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Clear communication abilities with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to continuous learning and skills development

• Experience in developing and deploying cloud-based applications
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics
• Experience in Java and JavaScript
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments
• Experience integrating third-party APIs

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive