Azure Backend Engineer

Azure Backend Engineer to join the XR R&D team at Novo Nordisk EngineeringAre you passionate about designing and developing robust backend solutions? Excited about optimizing cloud infrastructure using your Azure expertise? If so, we want to hear from youMake your ability count at NNEWe are experts in end-to-end pharma engineering, and we design and build pharma facilities that are essential for millions of patients all over the world. Our success is built on our relationships, both with our colleagues and our customers. If you are passionate about working for a noble cause on projects shaping the future of sustainable and intelligent pharma facilities, NNE is the place to be.Why you should join usWe are looking for an Azure Backend Engineer to join our team of Unity developers. As a team, we are working on creating innovative solutions and tools using the Unity game-engine to enhance engineering processes and workflows. Our work supports NNE engineers in designing and constructing the world's most advanced pharmaceutical production facilities. Why do we need you? Our goal is to simplify complexity, making detailed engineering data accessible and intuitive for users. Your role will be key in designing top-notch backend solutions, ensuring our applications run securely and smoothly.Location:Bangalore, IndiaExperience:Min. 3yearsDepartment:Engineering SystemsMain Roles & ResponsibilitiesAs an Azure Backend Engineer, you'll be:Designing, building and documenting REST APIs, using Azure Functions and API Management.Modelling, querying and optimizing engineering data in Cosmos DB, like partitioning, indexing and tuning for performance & cost.Creating ETL pipelines (in Azure Functions) to ingest data assets and transform them for real-time use.Securing services with Azure Entra ID: implementing authentication flows (i.e. OAuth2), role-based access and token lifecycle management.Shipping infrastructure as code in Bicep, and automate CI/CD with Azure DevOps (build, test, deploy).Monitoring, troubleshooting and continuously improving production workloads (Application Insights).Collaborating daily other developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.Preferred CompetenciesWe care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:You thrive working in smaller teamsAble to build good relations with colleagues and stakeholders in the organizationHaving good cross-cultural understanding, and fluency in written and spoken English are essential – the XR team is international, and department meetings are conducted in EnglishWell-organized, can plan your work, and can communicate progress on activitiesEducation And Work ExperienceIn all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:You hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science or similar.Hands-on development with Azure Functions and API Management in a production environment.Strong C# and Python skills.Knowledge of Cosmos DB (SQL API) including change-feed, scaling and consistency models.Proven track record designing, versioning and securing public/internal APIs (OAuth2, OpenID Connect or similar).Experience building data-ingestion or ETL pipelines.Infrastructure-as-code using Bicep (or ARM/Terraform) plus Azure DevOps pipelines.Why choose NNE?We provide a range of perks and benefits tailored to enhance your overall experience. Some highlights include:Vibrant and project-based work environmentCollaboration and innovation-based cultureTrue empowerment and flexible working conditionsInclusive environment that values diversity and equityWe're experts bound by a noble cause and driven by passionNNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more. We are the epitome of a people business and, as such, we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We do not expect you to know it all, and we recognize that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, and in-house talent programs designed to keep our biggest asset – you - developed for the long-run.Did we spark your curiosity? If you're ready to join our passion, let's hear from you.Deadline of application is 24th November 2025Questions before applying?Please contact - Kumari R atAt NNE, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a photo in your CV.Please note we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.We will invite to interviews on a running basis.To learn more about us visit