Senior Back End Developer

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Network Finance in Centurion is seeking a hands-on software developer with leadership capabilities to deliver robust, scalable solutions. You will mentor junior developers, ensure adherence to coding standards, and drive improvements across multiple teams.

The role requires 4–6 years of experience in .NET, solid SQL Server expertise, and a strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices. Join a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality software and continuous delivery.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of relevant software development experience.
• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
• Strong experience with C# development.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Solid understanding of software design principles and modern development practices.
• Strong SQL Server experience including relational DB design, complex SQL, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of products and solutions across teams.
• Lead, mentor, and support developers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Align development initiatives with strategic business goals and delivery plans.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Contribute to solution architecture and technical design with architects and stakeholders.
• Ensure software development best practices, coding standards, and QA processes are followed.
• Maintain and enhance existing systems while minimizing defects and technical debt.
• Support adoption of new technologies and continuous system improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
• Document applications, enhancements, and technical processes for knowledge sharing.
• Promote effective use of development tools and engineering methodologies.
• Drive adherence to Agile development processes and continuous delivery.

Skills

C# development

Agile/Scrum

SOLID/ Clean Code

SQL Server

Code reviews

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in IT/CS

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of products and solutions across teams.
• Lead, mentor, and support developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Align development initiatives with strategic business goals and delivery plans.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to agreed quality standards.
• Contribute to solution architecture and technical design while collaborating with architects, leads, and stakeholders.
• Ensure software development best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes are consistently followed.
• Maintain and enhance existing systems while minimizing defects and technical debt.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and continuous system improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
• Document applications, enhancements, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing.
• Promote effective use of development tools and engineering methodologies.
• Drive adherence to Agile development processes and continuous delivery practices.

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong experience with C# development.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Solid understanding of software design principles and modern development practices.
• Strong SQL Server experience, including:
  • Relational database design
  • Complex SQL query development
  • Database optimization and performance tuning
• Experience with source code management and version control systems.
• Knowledge of SOLID principles, KISS methodology, TDD, DDD, and Clean Coding practices.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Excellent planning, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Advantageous Experience

• .NET Core, Web API, and WCF development.
• Azure DevOps, Git, or Team Foundation Server (TFS).
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Message queuing technologies such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Kafka.
• Multi-threaded and parallel application development.
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.
• CI/CD and DevOps practices.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a hands‑on developer who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability. The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering, enjoys mentoring junior developers, and takes ownership of delivering robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment