cover image
VirtueTech Recruitment Group

Backend Engineer – C#, .Net, Azure | Financial Services | £600/day outside IR35| Hybrid

On site

London, United kingdom

Freelance

29-01-2026

Share this job:

Skills

Communication C# SQL MySQL GraphQL Problem-solving Azure AWS Agile .NET .NET Core

Job Specifications

Backend Engineer – C#, .Net, Azure | Financial Services | £600/day outside IR35| Hybrid

We’re partnering with a leading financial services firm in the FinTech payment space that’s investing heavily in modernising its technology stack. With a new tech leader driving innovation, the focus is on building in-house systems that are scalable, reliable, and future-ready.

About the Role

Backend Engineer position You’ll take ownership of building and enhancing key client-facing applications using C#, .Net, Azure. As a Backend Engineer you will have tried and tested experience joining a FinTech/Financial Services company at the stage of 0-50 employees. This company is looking to grow significantly, building out 4 new engineering teams include Seniors and Team Leads.

The work spans complex financial products, so you’ll have the chance to engage with both technical and business stakeholders across the UK.

Paying up to £600 per day (Outside IR35)

1–2 days per week on-site in London area

6 month rolling contract

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with back-end engineers working in C# to deliver seamless integrations.
Participate in design discussions and help modernise legacy front-end components.
Ensure code quality through testing and best practices.
Work in a collaborative, cross-functional global team (QA, BA, Dev).
Contribute ideas to improve usability, scalability, and performance.

Tech Stack

C#, .Net, Azure, SQL

You will need to have:

Expert in the latest versions of .NET Framework and .NET Core (C#)
Experience in API (REST, GraphQL) design and development
Experience in relational database design and optimization (MSSQL, MySQL, etc.)
Experience in the deployment and management of cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.) assets
Experience with end-to-end testing and agile practices
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team
Financial Services/FinTech experience

If you’re a passionate Backend Engineer who enjoys building high-quality, scalable applications and wants to be part of a team modernising financial systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV to alfie@virtuetech.io or by replying directly to this advert.

Backend Engineer – C#, .Net, Azure | Financial Services | £600/day outside IR35| Hybrid

About the Company

From start-ups to unicorns, you need great people to grow, so at VirtueTech we do recruitment differently. We believe companies are defined by their people, so connecting clients and candidates through mu-tual values is key for a thriving business. With a joint brand mission being paramount for success, you need an agency aligned with that purpose. Which is precisely where we come in... At VirtueTech jobs are more than just a salary, they're a passion. So we understand and reflect our clients values, in both ourselves and... Know more