Intermediate Software Engineer (C#)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer (C#) to lead the design and delivery of complex web applications. You will work with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions and drive quality through code reviews and best practices.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, strong cloud and microservices experience, and a track record mentoring junior engineers while shaping testing strategies and reliable CI/CD deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Software Eng or related field.
• Proven experience leading software projects or teams.
• Strong design principles, scalable architectures, and cloud/microservices experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of complex web applications.
• Define technical requirements and drive best practices with cross-functional teams.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure delivery.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Web application development

Technical leadership

Software design principles

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms & microservices

CI/CD pipelines

Code quality & security

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

About the job Intermediate Software Engineer (C#)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in providing technical mentorship, coaching, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and influence technical decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Software development and implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Utilize your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements
• Technical design and architecture: Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation
• Code review and quality assurance: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.
• Technical leadership and collaboration: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.
• Research and innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices
• Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.