Back-End Software Engineer

Company Description

ResFrac develops engineering software and services for the energy industry.

Role Description

We are looking for an Azure Backend Engineer

with strong Python development skills and hands-on experience building serverless solutions using

Azure Functions

. Experience using

AI code-generation tools

such as GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, or similar is preferred to help accelerate development and improve code quality.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop backend services and APIs using

Python

and

Azure Functions

(HTTP triggers, durable functions, event-driven workflows).

- Build and integrate serverless solutions with Azure services (Storage, Batch, CDN, Functions, App Service,

SQL, CosmosDB,

etc.).

- Use AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot, Codex, etc.) to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and streamline development workflows.

- Implement scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures following cloud best practices.

- Create automated tests, monitoring, and logging using Application Insights and Azure Monitor.

- Collaborate with DevOps and frontend teams to deliver reliable and high-performing backend systems.

- Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

- Strong proficiency in

Python

(async programming a plus).

- Hands-on experience with

Azure Functions

and Azure serverless architecture.

- Experience integrating Azure services in backend workflows.

- Solid understanding of REST APIs, event-driven systems, and cloud-native patterns.

- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud development standards.

- Experience with AI code-generation tools (Copilot, Codex, etc.) or willingness to adopt them.

- Experience with AWS/GCP instead of Azure is OK.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with high performance computing (e.g., Azure Batch)

- Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and C++.

- Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

- Knowledge of containers (Docker) and microservice patterns.

- Experience with data services (SQL, NoSQL, etc.).

- Azure certifications (AZ-204, AZ-900, DP-900).

- Experience working in an energy or industrial vertical is a plus.

Soft Skills

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Clear communication and collaborative mindset.

- Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.

- Focus on customer success.