Senior C# Developer

PBT Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior C# Developer to design and build enterprise-grade APIs and scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong .NET Core experience, as well as proficiency in SQL Server/PostgreSQL, cloud deployment on AWS, and containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this collaborative role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of enterprise-level experience in C# and .NET Core development.
• Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Advanced SQL skills with SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of AWS services and cloud deployment practices.
• Practical experience with Apache Kafka for event-based systems.
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-grade APIs and backend systems using C# and .NET Core.
• Develop robust data access layers using SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.
• Containerise and orchestrate applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on AWS infrastructure.
• Integrate backend services with Kafka for real-time data streaming.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Skills

C# Development

.NET Core

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

AWS Deployment

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Senior C# Developer position available in Cape Town.

We are seeking a Senior C# Developer with strong .NET Core experience to design and build enterprise-grade APIs and scalable backend systems.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in SQL Server/PostgreSQL, cloud deployment on AWS, containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes, and Kafka for event-driven architectures.

The role involves CI/CD pipeline management using GitHub and close collaboration with front-end JavaScript developers. Prior experience working on financial or regulated systems is advantageous.

Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative team spirit are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enterprise-grade APIs and backend systems using C# and .NET Core
• Develop robust, optimised data access layers using SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
• Containerise and orchestrate applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on AWS infrastructure
• Integrate backend services with Kafka for messaging and real-time data streaming
• Implement source control strategies using Git and GitHub
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tools
• Collaborate with JavaScript front-end teams to ensure smooth API integration
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and sprint planning sessions
• Contribute to architectural decisions that ensure scalability, reliability, and security

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of enterprise-level experience in C# and .NET Core development
• Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerisation and Kubernetes for orchestration
• Solid understanding of AWS services and cloud deployment practices
• Practical experience with Apache Kafka for distributed messaging or event-based systems
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control and team collaboration
• CI/CD implementation experience, ideally using GitHub Actions
• Comfortable working closely with front-end JavaScript developers