.Net Desktop Developer - 12 Months Contract

Digiterra (Pty) Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking an exceptional .NET Developer to work on desktop applications. The ideal candidate will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, and collaborate closely with product managers and designers. Required skills include strong proficiency in C# and VB.NET, along with problem-solving abilities and a commitment to software excellence. Apply online.

Qualifications

• Strong technical/software engineering background.
• Hands-on experience with tools and IDEs, especially Git.
• Proven ability as a problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain desktop applications using C# and .NET framework.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues reported by users.

Skills

C#

VB.NET

Domain-Driven Design

Windows Communication Foundation

Hangfire

WinForms

DevExpress

Microsoft Azure

Git

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional individual to work on a .NET-based desktop application.

Be involved in all aspects of development, playing a critical role in design, planning, development, and deployment.

The ideal candidate will not just be an outstanding developer but will bring a mindset of creativity, innovation, and balanced bleeding‑edge technology development with a relentless pursuit of timely product engineering delivery.

The role requires ownership, logical thinking, estimation of your own work, coding, unit testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimizations.

The candidate will collaborate with team members to understand the problem & define, design, and ship new features through the development lifecycle.

This includes brainstorming, contributing to new ideas, conceiving innovative strategies, and implementing solutions to difficult problems.

Must be able to work independently, effectively, and efficiently in a collaborative environment with relevant stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain desktop applications using C# and the .NET framework.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues reported by users and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and practices within the team.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Strong technical / software engineering background ("hands‑on").
• Proficient in C# & VB.NET.
• Domain‑Driven Design architecture using the DSL Platform.
• Experience with Windows Communication Foundation for communication between client and server.
• Experience with Hangfire for scheduling background jobs.
• UI built with WinForms and DevExpress.
• ClickOnce used for installation and upgrades.
• Microsoft Azure experience beneficial.
• Good experience in system, application architecture, design, development, implementation, and deployment (end‑to‑end).
• Experience with integrated system environments and reusable standardization, security considerations, deployment architecture (automated builds, configuration management & tools, etc.).
• Proven ability as a problem‑solver.
• Self‑driven, self‑starter, technology leader, and able to work independently.
• Write well‑documented and maintainable code.
• Passion for software excellence and quality‑driven.
• Prepared to bring new ideas to the workplace, while respecting existing practices and their rationale.
• Hands‑on experience with tools/IDEs: Git.

Apply online.