Junior .Net Developer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company is seeking a motivated Junior .NET Developer to join their dynamic development team in Johannesburg. This role offers hands-on experience with modern .NET technologies in an Agile environment, while participating in building and maintaining web applications and APIs. With opportunities for learning and collaboration, new hires will work under the guidance of experienced developers and contribute to exciting projects.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience using C# and .NET (including .NET Core / .NET 6+).
• Basic understanding of web development using ASP.NET MVC or Web API.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining web applications and APIs using .NET Core / .NET 6+.
• Participate in code reviews and write clean, readable code.
• Support testing, debugging, and deployment activities.

Skills

C#

.NET Framework

ASP.NET MVC

Web API

SQL

RESTful APIs

Git

Education

Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science

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