Senior Full Stack Developer – AI-Enabled Software Engineering

iDbase Software; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

iDbase Software in Midrand, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with deep React and .NET experience to design, build, deploy and maintain enterprise-grade applications. You will work on AI-assisted development practices to boost productivity and code quality across the SDLC.

The role emphasizes scalable web apps, secure APIs, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, cloud deployments (Azure preferred), mentoring, and architectural governance.

Qualifications

• Mentioned prerequisites include 7+ years of professional software development.
• 5+ years of C# and .NET experience.
• 3+ years PostgreSQL experience.
• 1+ years using AI-assisted development tools in production.
• Experience deploying solutions to cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Development
• Design and develop scalable web applications using React and modern front-end frameworks.
• Build secure, maintainable, and high-performance APIs using C# and .NET 8+.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
• Develop reusable components, services, and libraries.
• Implement modern architectural patterns including Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Microservices.
• AI-Assisted Software Engineering and evaluating AI-generated code for security, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute to AI engineering standards and best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deploy to cloud environments (Azure preferred).
• Mentor junior and intermediate developers and promote AI-enabled development practices.

Skills

Front-End

React (5+ years)

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Tailwind CSS

Responsive Design

Back-End

C#

REST APIs

Entity Framework Core

Database Design

Query Optimization

Performance Tuning

Source Control & DevOps

Git

GitHub

Docker

Azure

AI in SDLC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field

AI Engineering Certifications

Cloud Certifications

Agile/Scrum Certifications

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

Company primary industry: Information Services

Job functional area: Information Technology

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong experience in modern software engineering and AI-assisted development practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise‑grade applications using React, C#, .NET, and PostgreSQL. Beyond traditional software development skills, the ideal candidate must be proficient in leveraging AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, and similar AI-assisted engineering platforms to improve productivity, code quality, and solution delivery.

This role is suited for a developer who embraces the future of software engineering, combining deep technical expertise with AI‑enhanced development workflows.

What you'll do:

• Solution Design & Development
• Design and develop scalable web applications using React and modern front‑end frameworks.
• Build secure, maintainable, and high‑performance APIs using C# and .NET 8+.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
• Develop reusable components, services, and libraries.
• Implement modern architectural patterns including:
• Domain‑Driven Design (DDD)
• Microservices (where appropriate)
• AI‑Assisted Software Engineering
• Utilize AI development tools such as:
• Cursor AI
• ChatGPT Enterprise (where approved)
• Use AI tools for:
• Refactoring
• Troubleshooting and debugging
• Architectural analysis
• Create and maintain effective prompts and AI workflows
• Evaluate AI‑generated code for security, performance, maintainability, and compliance.
• Contribute to the organization's AI Engineering standards and best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy applications to cloud environments (Azure preferred).
• Monitor application performance and reliability.
• Ensure deployment automation and operational excellence.
• Quality Engineering.
• Write comprehensive automated tests.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and security best practices.
• Implement application monitoring and logging.
• Mentor junior and intermediate developers.
• Promote AI‑enabled development practices across teams.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical governance.
• Contribute to technical community discussions and innovation initiatives.

Skills:

• Front‑End
• React (5+ years)
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Tailwind CSS
• Responsive Design
• Back‑End
• C#
• REST APIs
• Entity Framework Core
• Database
• Database Design
• Query Optimization
• Performance Tuning
• Source Control & DevOps
• Git
• GitHub
• Docker
• Experience with:
• Container Apps
• Key Vault
• Application Insights
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate practical experience using AI as part of the software development lifecycle.

Your Expertise:

• Mandatory
• 7+ years professional software development experience.
• 5+ years C# and .NET experience.
• 3+ years PostgreSQL experience.
• 1+ years using AI‑assisted development tools in production environments.
• Experience deploying solutions to cloud environments.
• Advantageous
• Experience building AI‑native applications.
• Experience implementing AI agents.
• Experience with enterprise consulting environments.
• Experience in highly regulated industries.
• Required Experience
• AI‑assisted unit test creation
• Prompt engineering for software development
• Preferred Experience
• AI Agent Frameworks
• AI Workflow Orchestration

Qualifications:

• Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred
• AI Engineering Certifications.
• Cloud Certifications.
• Agile/Scrum Certifications.

Technical

• Full‑Stack Development
• System Design
• AI‑Assisted Development
• DevOps & Automation
• Secure Software Development
• Leadership
• Technical Mentoring
• Solution Ownership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Personal Attributes
• Continuous learner with strong curiosity for emerging technologies.
• Adaptable and innovative.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
• Passionate about improving engineering productivity through AI.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high‑quality software solutions on time and within scope.
• Demonstrate measurable productivity improvements through responsible AI tool usage.
• Maintain high standards of code quality and security.
• Contribute to the adoption of AI engineering practices across the development team.
• Mentor others in modern software engineering approaches.
• Champion automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.