Full Stack .NET Desktop Developer

Network Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Full Stack .NET Desktop Developer to join our team. You will develop and maintain both desktop and web applications while working with Microsoft SQL Server, WCF, and Entity Framework.

The role demands strong C#, VB.NET, and .NET Framework 4.8 expertise, and a focus on performance and scalable software. You will design RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core WebAPI, manage Windows Services, and collaborate across teams to deliver new features while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C#, VB.NET, and .NET Framework 4.8.
• Experience with WinForms and ASP.NET Core.
• Proficiency in ASP.NET Core 3.1+ and ASP.NET Core WebAPI.
• Experience with Entity Framework 6 and Entity Framework Core.
• Proficiency in ADO.NET for data access.
• Experience with WCF (Windows Communication Foundation).
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, including database design and writing complex queries.
• Experience in developing and managing Windows Services.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and TFS.
• Experience with message broker systems such as RabbitMQ.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain desktop applications using WinForms.
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core WebAPI.
• Implement and manage WCF services for communication between applications.
• Integrate APIs with Microsoft SQL Server for data retrieval and storage.
• Utilize Entity Framework 6 and Entity Framework Core for data access.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code in C# and VB.NET.
• Develop and manage Windows Services for background processes.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Skills

C#

VB.NET

ASP.NET Core

WebAPI

WCF

SQL Server

Entity Framework

WinForms

Windows Services

RESTful APIs

Git

TFS

RabbitMQ

DevExpress

OAuth/JWT/IdentityServer

Azure DevOps

xUnit/NUnit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Git

TFS

RabbitMQ

DevExpress

OAuth/JWT/IdentityServer

Azure DevOps

xUnit/NUnit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack .NET Desktop Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in WinForms, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET Core, WebAPI, and a range of related technologies. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining both desktop and web applications while working with Microsoft SQL Server, WCF, Entity Framework, and Windows Services. This role offers a great opportunity to work on diverse projects while maintaining scalable, high-performance software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain desktop applications using WinForms.
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core WebAPI.
• Implement and manage WCF services for communication between applications.
• Integrate APIs with Microsoft SQL Server for efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Utilize Entity Framework 6 and Entity Framework Core for data access.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code in C# and VB.NET.
• Develop and manage Windows Services for background processes.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency in C#, VB.NET, and .NET Framework 4.8.
• Experience with WinForms and ASP.NET Core.
• Proficiency in ASP.NET Core 3.1+ and ASP.NET Core WebAPI.
• Experience with Entity Framework 6 and Entity Framework Core.
• Proficiency in ADO.NET for data access.
• Experience with WCF (Windows Communication Foundation).
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, including database design and writing complex queries.
• Experience in developing and managing Windows Services.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and TFS.
• Experience with message broker systems such as RabbitMQ.

Advantageous Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience within the financial services industry.
• Experience with Financial Information eXchange (FIX) Protocol.
• Experience with DevExpress components.
• Familiarity with authentication mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT, and IdentityServer.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks like xUnit or NUnit for .NET Core.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Quick adaptability to new technologies and frameworks.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality software.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-stack development.
• Experience in database integration and management.
• Experience in integrating with internal or external APIs.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with flexibility.
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.