Software Engineer (Microsoft Stack) We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Microsoft Stack) to join a high performing technology team responsible for designing, building, and delivering enterprise scale solutions using Microsoft technologies. This role combines hands on software engineering with technical leadership, helping drive the development of secure, scalable, and cloud native applications leveraging Azure and the .NET ecosystem. Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Duration: June 15, 2026 – December 18, 2026 Rate: $55–$70/hour Hours: 7.5 hours per day Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Lead the design and development of applications using C#, .NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Azure services. Define technical standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices. Architect cloud native and distributed systems leveraging Azure App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB. Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to development teams. Software Engineering & Delivery Develop high quality, maintainable code following SOLID principles and clean architecture practices. Build and support RESTful APIs, microservices, event driven solutions, and enterprise integrations. Collaborate with cross functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and reliability standards. Solution Design & Delivery Partner with business stakeholders and product owners to understand requirements and define technical solutions. Participate in architecture discussions, solution planning, and technical roadmaps. Break down complex requirements into actionable development tasks. Testing & Quality Develop unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing frameworks. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across multiple environments. Ensure applications meet performance, scalability, and reliability objectives. Agile & Collaboration Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. Document technical designs, APIs, and system workflows. Work closely with architects, product owners, and DevOps teams to deliver business value. Operational Excellence Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation practices. Monitor application performance and contribute to production support activities. Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and tooling. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 6–8+ years of hands on software development experience. Expert level experience with Microsoft technologies including Azure, .NET, and enterprise integration solutions. Strong experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, cloud native applications. Deep expertise in Azure Integration Services, API Management, and event driven architectures. Proven experience leading technical initiatives, modernizing platforms, and driving quality engineering practices. Strong background in API development, DevOps automation, and solution architecture. Solid understanding of cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem solving skills. Nice to Have Experience within the financial services sector. Previous exposure to mortgage, lending, banking, or related financial domains. Preferred Technical Skills C# .NET / .NET Core ASP.NET Azure App Services Azure Functions Azure API Management Azure Service Bus Azure Event Grid Azure SQL Cosmos DB REST APIs Microservices Architecture CI/CD DevOps Event Driven Architecture Enterprise Integration Agile/Scrum If you are passionate about building modern cloud solutions and enjoy leading technical initiatives within a collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you.