.Net Software Engineer

Mukuru; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent FinTech company in Cape Town seeks a Software Engineer (.NET) to join their CRM Engineering Team. The role involves developing high-performance systems, building RESTful APIs, and working with MySQL in a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of .NET experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation. Opportunities for impact and growth await with this dynamic team.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with innovative technology

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in .NET development, especially .NET Core.
• Solid experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Strong working knowledge of MySQL — design, queries, and optimisation.
• Experience in microservices architecture and containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain modern applications using .NET Core.
• Create and integrate RESTful APIs for both new features and existing systems.
• Work with MySQL databases — designing schemas, optimising performance, and writing efficient queries.
• Develop within a microservices architecture, including containerisation with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and continuous improvement.

Skills

.NET development

RESTful API development

MySQL

microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Agile/Scrum methodologies

design principles

Education

IT Degree or Diploma

Job description

Build the Future of Fintech with Us

Are you passionate about code, innovation, and building impactful software that helps millions of people across borders? Mukuru has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (.NET) to join our growing CRM Engineering Team based in Cape Town, Pretoria or Johannesburg where creativity, collaboration, and meaningful work come together.

As one of Africa’s largest remittance-led FinTech's, Mukuru empowers underserved communities through reliable, affordable, and accessible financial services. With over 40 million transactions processed, we’re expanding fast — and we want curious, driven engineers to help shape what’s next.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems and services that power our customer relationship management and business-critical platforms.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Designing, building, and maintaining modern applications using .NET Core

• Creating and integrating RESTful APIs for both new features and existing systems

• Working with MySQL databases — designing schemas, optimising performance, and writing efficient queries

• Developing in a microservices architecture, including containerisation with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes

• Participating in code reviews, debugging, testing, and continuous improvement

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, build, and ship new product features

• Following best practices around design patterns, architecture (e.g., Clean Architecture), and Agile delivery

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with deep .NET knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and a drive to innovate. If you're ready to leave a legacy of clean, elegant, and scalable code — this role is for you.

Key Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional experience in .NET development (especially .NET Core)

• Solid experience with RESTful API development and integration

• Strong working knowledge of MySQL — design, queries, and optimisation

• Experience in microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Knowledge of design principles and patterns (e.g., SOLID, Clean Architecture)

• Exposure to AWS services is a bonus

• Front-end experience (e.g., React or Angular) is an advantage

Qualifications:

• IT Degree or Diploma (Desirable but not essential — experience speaks louder!)

You’re Someone Who:

• Communicates clearly and works well with technical and non-technical teams

• Thrives in fast-moving environments and solves problems with a calm, analytical mindset

• Enjoys continuous learning and keeps up with evolving tech trends

• Cares about code quality, performance, and delivering user-friendly solutions

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS