Senior C# Developer

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

As a C# developer, you would be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software applications using the C# programming language within the .NET framework, primarily focusing on writing clean, efficient, and scalable code to deliver robust solutions across various application types, including web services, desktop applications, and APIs, while collaborating with teams to meet project requirements and deadlines; key duties include coding, debugging, testing, database interaction, and staying updated with the latest .NET technologies.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Support projects and BAU Teams from concept, technical design through deployment emphasising scalable and maintainable code.
• Manage code repositories and version control using GitHub.
• Analysis of change requests received.
• Provide recommendations and cost or man-day estimates for implementing changes.
• Test own programs or artefacts to ensure correctness.
• Test Interfaces to other systems.
• Debugging of programs.
• Provide test information to Testers.
• Implement changes into the Production environment.
• Document changes implemented and programs.
• Updates of data model documentation.
• Problem solving, root cause analysis and user assistance (functional).
• Technical support or assistance to others on own programs or systems.
• Provide standby or support (if and when applicable).

Qualification

• Matric.
• Relevant IT Qualifications (degree or diploma).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with software applications using the C# programming language within the .NET framework.
• Experience with:
  • Database technologies (SQL Server, etc.).
  • Microservices architecture.
  • Front-end frameworks (React).
  • Testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit, MSTest).
  • Web applications, cloud-native applications, and cloud-based applications.

Knowledge

• Proficient in C# programming language.
• Strong & solid understanding of the .NET Framework.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Knowledge of design patterns and best practices.
• Basic understanding of UML (Class, Activity, Entity Relation Diagrams, etc.).
• Sound knowledge of the Financial Services industry will be a strong recommendation.

Personal Attributes

• Nimble learning.
• Communicates effectively.
• Collaborates.
• Optimises work processes.
• Tech savvy.
• Drives results.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation.
• Customer focus.
• Drives results.
• Collaborates.
• Being resilient.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.