Senior Application Developer

Salix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment is seeking a Senior Application Developer for a leading financial services group in South Africa. You will be a key technical contributor across the full software lifecycle, delivering web solutions with C#, .NET 6/Core, Blazor and RESTful APIs.

You'll mentor junior developers, collaborate with business and technology teams, and drive architectural improvements in an agile Scrum/Kanban environment. A strong background in finance tech andAPI-driven integration is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in software/application development.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET 6 and .NET Core.
• Strong experience with Blazor, HTML5, CSS and SQL Server.
• Experience developing web-based solutions.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs and RESTful web services.
• Experience with unit testing and developing quality, maintainable code.
• Experience working within an Agile environment, particularly Scrum or KANBAN.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project team, reporting to the IT Manager.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet client standards and align with strategic enterprise architecture.
• Develop, test, implement and maintain software, web and multimedia applications.
• Define and manage non-functional requirements and ensure these requirements are met.
• Define, organise and accurately estimate development tasks.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure software design and implementation meet architectural and quality standards.
• Support Business Analysts and other project team members during functional requirements definition.
• Identify and take ownership of technical project risks, including mitigation and resolution activities.
• Develop and integrate APIs and RESTful web services.
• Develop unit tests for code components.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing applications, processes and business efficiencies.
• Mentor and train junior members of the development team.
• Act as a focal point of expertise on key technologies and development skills.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the line manager that are appropriate to the role.

Skills

C#

.NET 6

.NET Core

Blazor

HTML5

CSS

SQL Server

APIs/RESTful services

Unit testing

Agile/Scrum/KANBAN

Mentoring junior developers

DevOps automation

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / related technical degree or certification

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Application Developer open to working with technology that supports one of South Africa’s established financial services groups.

Our client is a JSE-listed organisation with more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. They have a strong history of innovation, including being one of the pioneers in the market of South Africa, and continues to evolve through digital, self-service and integrated customer solutions. With a growing focus on using technology to simplify financial services and improve customer experiences, this is an exciting opportunity to join an established organisation that continues to innovate and grow within the financial services sector.

We are looking for a Senior Application Developer within financial services sector, with experience in C#, .NET 6, .NET Core, Blazor, HTML5, CSS and SQL Server. You should have solid experience developing web solutions, working with APIs and RESTful web services, developing unit tests and working across the full software development lifecycle. You should also have experience working in an agile environment using Scrum or KANBAN, together with the ability to take ownership of technical risks, solve complex development challenges and mentor junior developers, will be important for this role.

This is an opportunity to move beyond simply developing applications and become a key technical contributor within a well-established financial services environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with business and technology teams, influence application improvements, contribute to solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and become a focal point of expertise across key technologies. Our client also promotes a working environment where creativity and initiative are encouraged, and employees are recognised for their contributions and supported in their professional growth.

Duties:

• Work as part of a project team, reporting to the IT Manager.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet client standards and align with strategic enterprise architecture.
• Develop, test, implement and maintain software, web and multimedia applications.
• Define and manage non-functional requirements and ensure these requirements are met.
• Define, organise and accurately estimate development tasks.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure software design and implementation meet architectural and quality standards.
• Support Business Analysts and other project team members during functional requirements definition.
• Identify and take ownership of technical project risks and, including mitigation and resolution activities.
• Develop and integrate APIs and RESTful web services.
• Develop unit tests for code components.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing applications, processes and business efficiencies.
• Mentor and train junior members of the development team.
• Act as a focal point of expertise on key technologies and development skills.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the line manager that are appropriate to the role.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant technical degree, diploma or certification

Experience:

• 8+ years' experience in software/application development.
• Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET 6 and .NET Core.
• Strong experience with Blazor, HTML5, CSS and SQL Server.
• Experience developing web-based solutions.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs and RESTful web services.
• Experience with unit testing and developing quality, maintainable code.
• Experience working within an Agile environment, particularly Scrum or KANBAN.
• Experience working as part of a development/project team.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior developers.
• Experience with DevOps automation would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within the insurance industry would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Strong ownership and accountability for technical deliverables.
• Good people management and mentoring skills.

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