Lead / Senior Application Developer

ATS Client; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a Senior Developer to design, build, and maintain innovative applications and systems while guiding architectural decisions and mentoring junior developers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment, applying strong .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and cloud skills to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Sufficient years of experience as a senior dev.
• Strong proficiency in .NET (C#), JavaScript, TypeScript, React.
• Solid experience with databases (eg. SQL/NoSQL), APIs, and cloud platforms (eg. Azure).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (eg. Scrum) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing).
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications and systems.
• Lead technical decision-making and provide guidance on architecture and design.
• Mentor and support junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and performance best practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Debug, optimise, and maintain legacy systems where necessary.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements.

Skills

.NET (C#) / C#

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

SQL / NoSQL databases

APIs

Azure Cloud

Agile methodologies (Scrum)

DevOps (CI/CD, testing)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative applications and systems that drive our business forward. As a technical leader, you will guide architectural decisions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications and systems.
• Lead technical decision-making and provide guidance on architecture and design.
• Mentor and support junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and performance best practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Debug, optimise, and maintain legacy systems where necessary.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements.

Requirements

• Sufficient years of experience as a senior dev.
• Strong proficiency in .Net (C#), JavaScript, TypeScript, React.
• Solid experience with databases (eg. SQL/NoSQL), APIs, and cloud platforms (eg. Azure)
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (eg. Scrum) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing).
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team on large projects.