Salary: £52,000 - 92,000 per year Requirements: 6 years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of architecting and delivering complex applications from concept to production Expert-level proficiency in Python for backend services and data pipelines, including frameworks such as FastAPI, Pydantic, and async patterns Strong proficiency in TypeScript and React for building production-grade frontends, with solid understanding of state management, performance optimisation, and modern component architectures Solid database skills including relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB, Redis) with experience in query optimisation and data modelling Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery of production-grade code Experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps), containerisation (Docker), and Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform preferred) Working familiarity with Azure cloud services — particularly Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Container Apps — sufficient to design and deploy solutions within our existing Azure estate Genuine interest in AI/LLM technologies with some hands-on experience integrating APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI) into applications (desirable) Familiarity with RAG patterns, vector search, and document processing pipelines for AI-enhanced applications (desirable) Experience with data engineering tooling such as Microsoft Fabric for building analytics and reporting pipelines (desirable) Experience implementing secure authentication and authorisation patterns (OAuth 2.0, managed identities) in cloud-native applications (desirable) Familiarity with container orchestration beyond basic Docker (e.g. Kubernetes, AKS) (desirable) Strong architectural thinking with the ability to balance pragmatic delivery against long-term technical vision; comfortable making and communicating trade-off decisions. Genuine passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing; someone who raises the technical bar for the entire team rather than working in isolation. Intellectually curious and self-directed; stays current with the rapidly evolving technology landscape including AI/LLM developments, and proactively brings new ideas and approaches to the team. Effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and contribute to client-facing discussions with clarity and confidence. Responsibilities: Design scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant full-stack architectures, ensuring high availability and resilience across Azure-hosted environments Architect robust backend services in Python using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Pydantic), implementing clean API design, efficient data pipelines, and integration patterns within our Azure ecosystem Establish and enforce best practices for the TypeScript/React frontend, ensuring a highly performant, accessible, and intuitive user experience, including real-time interfaces and interactive data visualisations Lead the configuration and optimisation of Azure cloud environments, establishing robust CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, and ensuring cost-optimised use of Azure services and container orchestration resources Set the standard for code quality through comprehensive code reviews, technical design documents, and architectural decision records; mentor junior and mid-level engineers to grow their capabilities Champion engineering best practices including security-first development, comprehensive testing, and compliance with data protection regulations; contribute to emerging AI/LLM features as our capabilities expand Identify patterns in recurring issues and engineer permanent solutions Contribute to technical pre-sales and client engagements by providing architectural guidance, solution design, and effort estimation Technologies: AI API Architect Azure Backend CI/CD Claude Code Cloud Copilot Cosmos DB DevOps Docker Fabric FastAPI Frontend GitHub Kubernetes LLM NoSQL OAuth PostgreSQL Python React Redis SQL Security Terraform TypeScript Web Fullstack More: At Synextra, we are a Microsoft-specialist Managed Service Provider headquartered in Warrington, partnering with regulated mid-market organisations such as law firms and financial service providers. Our deliberately small team of around 35 people fosters deep technical expertise, enabling us to build and deploy modern web applications and intelligent AI solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape our technical approach, drive architectural decisions, and contribute to our AI Services Division as we expand. We value genuine autonomy, mentorship, and a proactive spirit, making this an exciting role for someone passionate about complex systems and the evolving technology landscape. last updated 12 week of 2026