We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Azure Developer (Backend Focused) to play a central role in strengthening the data and integration ecosystem that supports critical decision-making across Yarra Trams. This role is responsible for designing and delivering high‑performance backend APIs, integration logic, and cloud‑native services that connect our enterprise systems to the Yarra Trams Data Management Platform.

Reporting to the Team Manager, Data & Integration, a typical week in this role may involve:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable .NET Core APIs and backend microservices.
• Automating and orchestrating data flows using Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, and Databricks.
• Implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform), and automated testing.
• Ensuring security compliance through correct use of service principals, secrets, and Azure Key Vault.
• Monitoring and optimising backend systems using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Applying governance best‑practice to ensure cloud applications meet standards for tagging, lifecycle management, and technical consistency.

Ideally, you will have:

• Extensive experience building scalable .NET Core/C# APIs and microservices.
• Demonstrated experience integrating backend systems with Azure Synapse, Databricks, SQL Server, or cloud data platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Integration Services including Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
• Strong backend engineering capability across C#, .NET Core, and Python for automation and data processing.
• Expertise using Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines, automated testing methodologies, and release management.
• Practical experience deploying Azure resources using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Working knowledge of Clean Architecture, Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), or modern application architectural standards.
• Experience implementing observability and monitoring frameworks using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Comfortable working within Agile/Scrum environments with iterative delivery and continuous feedback loops.

Backend Engineering & Framework Design

• Lead the design and development of high‑performance .NET Core APIs and integration frameworks.
• Apply Test‑Driven Development (TDD) practices to ensure resilient, maintainable code.
• Ensure all components remain secure, patched, and aligned with Microsoft supported versions.

Strategic Data Integration

• Analyse business processes to build efficient, low‑latency integrations.
• Use Azure Data Factory and Logic Apps to orchestrate complex data movement across the enterprise.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Manage service accounts, keys, and secrets in alignment with Yarra Trams security standards.
• Enforce technical guardrails across cloud solutions including tagging and code quality controls.

Operational Excellence & FinOps

• Define and implement monitoring standards using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Forecast and optimise Azure consumption costs to ensure cost‑efficient application development.