Principal.Net Software Engineer

d.Code Mobility; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking a Principal .NET Software Engineer to drive innovation and technical solutions across their ecosystem. With responsibilities ranging from application architecture to team mentorship, this role requires deep expertise in .NET technologies and leadership skills. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on both high-level design and hands-on coding, while contributing to the strategic direction of development efforts. Flexible working arrangements are offered to accommodate various needs.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Hybrid working model

Possibility for full remote work

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience focused on .NET.
• Expertise in design patterns and architectural principles.
• Experience with modern web development technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-quality .NET applications using .NET Core and related frameworks.
• Lead design and implementation of scalable solutions for web, mobile, and desktop applications.
• Mentor mid- and senior-level developers to foster technical innovation.

Skills

.NET Core

ASP.NET

C#

CI/CD

DevOps

Blazor

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

1 INTRODUCTION

We are seeking a Principal .NET Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of sophisticated .NET applications. This role is for an exceptional .NET expert who excels at solving complex technical challenges, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring teams to deliver world-class solutions. You will shape our .NET ecosystem, focusing on innovation, performance, and scalability across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.

2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role, within a flat organizational structure, requires both leadership skills and technical expertise, as well as a willingness to undertake tasks from solution design to core functionality development. Key responsibilities include:

• Architect and develop high-quality .NET applications using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and related frameworks to meet business and technical goals.

• Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable solutions, including web, mobile, and desktop applications.

• Drive technical excellence by establishing best practices, coding standards, and CI/CD pipelines for .NET development.

• Tackle complex challenges in performance, scalability, and reliability for high-impact systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, UX, QA) to define requirements and deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.

• Mentor and guide mid- and senior-level developers, fostering a culture of technical innovation and collaboration.

• Evaluate and adopt emerging .NET technologies to keep our stack at the forefront of the industry.

• Contribute to strategic technical roadmaps, aligning development with business objectives.

3 DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

• Experience: 10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 7 years focused on .NET technologies (.NET Core, ASP.NET, C#).

• Technical Expertise:

o Deep mastery of .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, and Entity Framework.

o Strong understanding of design patterns (e.g., CQRS, DDD) and architectural principles (e.g., SOA, event-driven systems).

o Expertise in optimizing application performance, scalability, and security.

o Proficiency with modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Docker, or similar tools.

• Highly Desirable:

o Extensive experience with mobile development using .NET MAUI for cross-platform applications.

o Expertise in building modern web applications with Blazor (Server and/or WebAssembly).

o Strong proficiency in web development technologies (e.g., HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, or modern frameworks like React/Angular).

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor teams, and influence technical strategy.

• Problem-Solving: Track record of solving challenging technical problems in high-stakes environments.

• Nice-to-Haves:

o Experience with Xamarin or other cross-platform mobile frameworks.

o Contributions to open-source .NET projects or technical communities.

o Experience with NoSQL databases, like Couchbase

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

4 PACKAGE AND REMUNERATION

We offer a competitive, market-related remuneration package.

5 WORK ENVIRONMENT

We offer a flexible work environment that supports a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from both home and the office as needed. If distance is a concern, we are open to accommodating full remote work to ensure the right candidate can join our team without geographical constraints.