Junior .Net Developer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a motivated Junior .NET Developer to join our growing development team. You will work with experienced developers to build, maintain, and enhance web applications and APIs using modern .NET technologies, learning hands-on in a collaborative Agile setting.

You will collaborate with senior developers, PMs, and QA, participate in code reviews, and contribute to front-end tasks when needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or currently completing).
• Experience with C#/.NET and web API development is essential.
• Exposure to SQL Server and relational databases is required.
• Familiarity with Git or version control is expected.
• Willingness to learn and grow in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications and APIs using .NET Core / .NET 6+.
• Collaborate with seniors, PMs and QA to implement requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve coding practices.
• Write clean, readable, and maintainable code.
• Support testing, debugging, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to front-end when needed (training provided).
• Integrate third-party APIs and services under guidance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies like stand-ups and sprints.

Skills

C# / .NET

ASP.NET MVC/Web API

RESTful APIs

SQL Server

Git

Agile

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in CS/IT

Tools

Azure

Docker

Entity Framework Core

Dapper

Job description

About the Role

Were looking for a motivated Junior .NET Developer to join our growing development team. Youll work alongside experienced developers to build, maintain, and enhance web applications and APIs using modern .NET technologies. This is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining web applications and APIs using .NET Core / .NET 6+

• Work closely with senior developers, product managers, and QA to understand and implement requirements

Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve your coding practices

Write clean, readable, and maintainable code

Support testing, debugging, and deployment activities

Contribute to front-end development when required (training provided if needed)

Integrate third-party APIs and services under guidance

Take part in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives)

Required Skills & Experience

2-5 years of experience using C# and the .NET framework (including .NET Core / .NET 6+)

Basic understanding of web development using ASP.NET MVC or Web API

Familiarity with SQL and relational databases like SQL Server

Understanding of RESTful APIs

Exposure to Git or other version control systems

Willingness to learn about software development best practices and design principles

Nice to Have (Bonus):

Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular or React)

Exposure to Entity Framework Core or Dapper

Understanding of Agile development or Scrum

Any experience with Azure or cloud services

Interest in DevOps, CI/CD, or containerization (e.g., Docker)

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or currently completing)

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or currently completing)

Microsoft certifications (advantageous but not required)

Soft Skills

Strong willingness to learn and grow technically

Good communication and teamwork skills

A proactive attitude and attention to detail

Ability to take feedback positively and apply it effectively