Backend Developer

Salix Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their team in JHB. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems using the latest .NET frameworks, allowing you to architect and optimize high-performance backend services. You'll be responsible for building scalable APIs, collaborating with frontend teams, and ensuring seamless integration across platforms. If you're passionate about creating efficient business logic and have a strong background in C# MVC and Entity Framework, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic environment where your skills will make a real difference in solving complex business challenges.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in backend development with .NET stack exposure.
• Expert in API development and integration with databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Optimize database queries and improve application performance.

Skills

C# MVC

Entity Framework

Web API

SQL Server

Debugging Skills

Problem-Solving

Agile Mindset

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Backend Developers in JHB Step Into the Engine Room of Real Innovation!

Duties & Responsibilities

We're looking for a Backend Developer who builds bulletproof logic and scalable APIs like it's second nature. If C# MVC, Entity Framework, and Web API are tools you master with precision, then you're exactly who we need.

You’ll be architecting and optimizing high-performance systems, building clean and maintainable server-side code, and collaborating with frontend teams to deliver full-stack excellence. This is your opportunity to work on real impact systems using modern .NET frameworks to solve complex business problems.

Duties:

• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and data access layers.
• Optimize database queries and improve application performance.
• Develop secure and efficient business logic using Entity Framework.
• Maintain legacy systems and contribute to modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years in backend development with strong .NET stack exposure.
• Proven history of API development and integration with databases.
• Expert in C# MVC, Entity Framework, and Web API.
• Understanding of relational databases (SQL Server).
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and optimization skills.
• Able to document and communicate architecture effectively.
• Agile mindset and ability to work independently or in a team.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

Package & Remuneration:

R 550,000 - R 650,000

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