Lead .Net Developer

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package commensurate with exp

Leadership role shaping technology

Health and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead .NET Developer in Centurion to guide a team of developers, architect innovative solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.

The role combines leadership with hands-on technical excellence, including mentoring, architecture, and strategic tech direction, with a hybrid/on-site work setup depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in .NET development with leadership exposure.
• Strong design and architectural skills for scalable software.
• Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of .NET developers through the SDLC.
• Architect scalable, high-performance .NET applications.
• Oversee code quality, reviews, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and guide the team to solutions.
• Adopt new technologies to improve development efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

C#

.NET Core

ASP.NET

SQL databases

Frontend: Angular/React

Code reviews

Git

Tools

Git

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead .NET Developer to spearhead their development initiatives in Centurion . In this leadership position, you will guide a team of developers, architect innovative solutions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will be instrumental in defining technical strategies, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This role requires a blend of strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a passion for building robust applications that drive business success.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead .NET Developer to spearhead their development initiatives in Centurion . In this leadership position, you will guide a team of developers, architect innovative solutions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will be instrumental in defining technical strategies, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This role requires a blend of strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a passion for building robust applications that drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of .NET developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Architect and design scalable, maintainable, and high-performance .NET applications.
• Oversee code quality, conduct thorough code reviews, and enforce development best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert guidance to the team.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance development efficiency.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in .NET development, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, and related frameworks.
• Strong experience with database technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex software architectures.
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React) is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the technology direction.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

Additional information about the role includes location in Centurion, Gauteng, and a hybrid or on-site working arrangement depending on the client and project needs.