Developer

International Hotel School (Official); Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality education provider is seeking a motivated Developer in Umhlanga. The ideal candidate will have strong C# and data technology skills, including MySQL and LINQ, to translate technical solutions into business value. This role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment, with ad-hoc remote work available.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow technical and business skills

Hands-on experience with modern Microsoft technologies

Career development and mentorship

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases.
• Experience with LINQ for data manipulation.
• Understanding of data formats such as XML and JSON.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize applications using C#.
• Write queries and tune performance for MySQL databases.
• Utilize LINQ to manipulate and query data efficiently.
• Support reporting and analytics initiatives with Power BI.

Skills

C# development

MySQL

LINQ

XML

JSON

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Blazor

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of C# development, experience working with data technologies (LINQ, MySQL, XML, JSON), and a genuine interest in translating technical solutions into business value. Exposure to Power BI and Blazor will be considered a significant advantage.

This role is perfect for someone with solid programming fundamentals, analytical thinking, and a drive to grow into a well-rounded developer with strong business acumen.

Location: Umhlanga (Ad-hoc Remote working)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow technical and business skills in a supportive environment.
• Hands‑on experience with modern Microsoft and data technologies.
• Career development and mentorship from senior developers.
• A collaborative team culture where your contributions make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize applications using C# and related technologies.
• Work with MySQL databases, including writing queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Utilize LINQ to manipulate and query data efficiently.
• Process and integrate XML and JSON data for various business use cases.
• Contribute to front‑end and back‑end development using Blazor (training provided if necessary).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support reporting and analytics initiatives, with opportunities to leverage Power BI.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure high‑quality deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases.
• Hands‑on experience with LINQ for data manipulation.
• Understanding of data formats such as XML and JSON.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to understand business needs.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with Blazor for building interactive web applications.
• Familiarity with Power BI for business intelligence and reporting.
• Knowledge of broader data processing concepts.
• Exposure to agile development methodologies.