Azure Cosmos DB Admin and Developer

Vallum Associates

The Role

Overview

Design/develop Azure Cosmos DB solutions for banking apps

Key Responsibilities

  • cosmos db
  • ci/cd
  • performance monitoring
  • partitioning
  • security compliance
  • cloud‑native

Tasks

Architect and develop cloud-native applications using Azure Cosmos DB (SQL API, Mongo API) Build reusable libraries and frameworks in C#/.NET or Node.js This role involves architecting cloud-native solutions using Azure Cosmos DB (SQL API and Mongo API), implementing effective partitioning strategies, indexing, and consistency models to support real-time financial data processing. The DB Admin and Developer will play a critical role in designing and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance applications tailored for banking and financial services. Design and implement partitioning strategies, indexing, and consistency models Collaborate with solution architects and DevOps teams to integrate Cosmos DB into microservices Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps The developer will build reusable libraries and frameworks using C#/.NET or Node.js and establish robust CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps to streamline delivery and reduce operational overhead. A key responsibility includes monitoring and optimizing Cosmos DB performance using Azure Monitor and Application Insights to ensure reliability and responsiveness of mission-critical systems. Monitor and optimise Cosmos DB performance using Azure Monitor and Application Insights Implement automated testing and unit test frameworks The role will collaborate closely with solution architects and DevOps teams to integrate Cosmos DB into microservices architectures, while ensuring strict compliance with industry security, governance, and data protection standards. This position directly contributes to the customer’s digital transformation journey by enabling agile, compliant, and resilient financial applications. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and data protection standards

Requirements

  • cosmos db
  • c#
  • .net core
  • concurrency
  • distributed systems
  • git

What You Bring

Hands-on experience with Azure Cosmos DB including query optimisation and throughput management Advanced proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core with strong object-oriented design principles Experience with concurrency patterns, CLR, and scalable application design Familiarity with distributed systems and NoSQL data modelling Deep understanding of Azure services including Azure Functions, App Services, AKS, and Logic Apps Experience with Git, version control, and continuous integration tools

The Company

About Vallum Associates

-High-quality recruitment at fair prices. -Placement of candidates in energy, utilities, renewables, insurance, tech, and commodities. -Operates across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, and APAC. -Builds dedicated teams for large-scale engineering and energy projects. -Forms long-term strategic partnerships, embedding consultants as extensions of client teams. -Combines recruitment with project consultancy, often assembling whole teams rather than filling single roles. -Assignments include senior insurance roles at Lloyd’s Market and specialist MEP/FP engineers on major builds.

Sector Specialisms

Energy and Utilities

Engineering and Renewables

Insurance

Technology

MEP/FP Engineering

Commodities and Financial Services

Solar

Wind

Battery Storage

Oil

Power & Gas

Agricultural & Soft Commodities

Metals

Financial Services