IT Systems Developer

University of Fort Hare; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 420 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university is seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer/IT Systems Engineer in Germiston, Gauteng, to enhance both backend and frontend applications. The role demands five years' experience, particularly with .NET 8, Angular, and cloud technologies. Candidates should have strong relational database skills (SQL Server / PostgreSQL). This position focuses on developing reliable systems and integrating services for enterprise applications, with a competitive salary of R 420000 - R 500000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in software development.
• Experience with a modern frontend framework like Angular or React.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and schema design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend services using .NET 8.
• Build and enhance the Angular frontend application for the HC portal.
• Design and maintain REST APIs and service integrations.

Skills

C# and .NET 8

Angular

Problem-solving skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Education

Qualification in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

.NET 8

Azure Cloud Services

GitHub

Docker

Job description

Information Technology / Telecommunications

R 420000 - R 500000 Annually Cost To Company

Our large manufacturing client seeks a Mid‑Level Software Developer/IT Systems Engineer who is comfortable working across backend and frontend technologies, with a strong foundation in cloud applications.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Development, or equivalent experience preferred
• In the absence of a qualification and/or equivalent experience:
• Experience must display applicant competency in Enterprise Systems Management; Solution Development & Systems Integration related to the required job specification
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in software development. Bonus if in C#, .NET Core / .NET 8
• Practical experience with one or more modern frontend framework e.g. Next.js, Angular, React, Flutter, etc
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services - Bonus if experience includes Microsoft Business Central management / development
• Solid understanding of relational databases - SQL Server / PostgreSQL including database /schema design, function scripting, redundancy, performance, etc
• Exposure to enterprise integration (ERP, workflow, or planning systems)- Experience with CI/CD management, and modern deployment practices
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to deliver reliable, scalable solutions
• Tech Stack & Tools
  • Core: .NET 8 (C#), EF Core, Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, SCSS, PostgreSQL
  • Cloud: Azure App Service, Azure Service Bus, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory
  • Integration: REST APIs, JSON, Swagger
  • DevOps: GitHub, Azure DevOps, Docker

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust backend services using .NET 8 (C#) and Entity Framework Core
• Build and enhance the Angular frontend application for the HC portal
• Design and maintain REST APIs and service integrations (ERP, planning, CRM systems)
• Develop long‑running background processes and task orchestration using Azure Service Bus or similar Message/Event queue services
• Manage and optimise SQL Server/PostgreSQL databases

How to apply:

• Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page - https://measuredability.com/jobs/
• Search for the job title.
• Click apply to submit your CV.