Application Developer

Progressive Edge | Specialist Tech Recruitment; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mid Senior Application Developer (.NET) in Cape Town. The role is hybrid and involves supporting critical applications for a global financial services company. Candidates should have strong experience in C#, .NET Framework, and .NET Core, along with skills in MS SQL Server and Agile methodologies. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for both maintenance and modernization of legacy systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant development experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programming languages, particularly C#.
• Strong experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain applications in line with specifications.
• Ensure smooth integration of applications with other departmental systems.
• Support existing functionality built on .NET Framework while contributing to migration.

Skills

C#

.NET Framework

.NET Core

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Agile methodologies

Azure DevOps

Tools

Visual Studio

DevExpress Express Application Framework

Job description

Mid Snr Application Developer (.NET)Location : Cape Town (Hybrid 3 days in office)Industry : Global Financial ServicesA global financial services company is seeking an experienced Application Developer to join their Cape Town team in a hybrid capacity.This role involves supporting and enhancing a critical international application used for claims assessments.

You will be part of a globally distributed team, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and external clients to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions.

The role balances supporting legacy systems (.NET Framework 4.5, WinForms / WebForms) with an active migration to .NET Core and modern web frameworks, offering both maintenance and modernization experience.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain applications in line with specifications as part of a project team (including project manager, business analyst, and other stakeholders)Ensure smooth integration of applications with other departmental systems as requiredSupport existing functionality built on .

NET Framework while contributing to the migration towards .

Requirements

NET Core.Requirements5+ years of relevant development experienceProficiency in Microsoft programming languages, particularly C#Strong experience with .

NET Framework and .

NET CoreSolid MS SQL Server development backgroundAdvanced skills in writing T-SQL queries, views, and stored proceduresFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps for task tracking, code management, and CI / CD pipelinesAbility to collaborate across time zones and adjust to occasional flexible hours (within reason)Legacy Environment Exposure (Useful But Not Essential)Experience with WinForms, WebForms, and Console applications on .NET Framework 4.5+Familiarity with third-party tools such as DevExpress Express Application Framework (XAF) for WinFormsExperience working with Visual Studio

• Experience with DbUp for database migrationsExposure to Angular, Blazor, or similar modern frameworks (the application may transition to web)Understanding of financial services, insurance, or reinsurance business processesAbility to engage directly with business users and perform limited business analysis