Senior.Net Developer

Wesbank; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial institution in Cape Town is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to lead software solutions in a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of proven experience in .NET development and relevant technologies. Responsibilities include mentoring junior developers, collaborating on business requirements, and optimizing performance. Join a growth-oriented environment within a tech-focused division.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years proven experience as a Senior .NET Developer or similar role.
• Expertise in database design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on business requirements.
• Design, develop and maintain scalable software solutions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate developers.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

JavaScript

Angular

HTML5

CSS

SQL Server

Entity Framework

Software architecture

Design patterns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in BCom, B.Eng., BSc Engineering, BSc Information or IT related degree

Job description

Senior .NET Developer – Cape Town (Full-time)

Job Requisition ID: R | Posted Today | End Date: November 5

Job Description

Implements a program of technology projects to ensure that program goals are accomplished. This role is within DirectAxis – a division of FirstRand Limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver on business requirements
• Design, develop and maintain scalable and robust software solutions using Agile best practices.
• Continuously improve development processes and practices to enhance team productivity and product quality
• Mentor and support junior & intermediate developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Stay informed with new technologies and best practices and industry trends
• Problem Solving and resolving technical issues and providing solutions that aligns to Business needs
• Leadership and communication - Lead projects and manage project deliverables and communicate with business
• Performance Optimization - Identify and address performance bottlenecks in code and systems.
• Willingness to Learn - Eagerness to learn and grow in areas outside of core development
• Research new technology being used in the financial sector
• Develop prototype systems on which to test and prove the new technology
• Make recommendations of technology, vendors who can supply and support that technology as well as the use cases in which they can be used
• Maintain and share a knowledge base of financial technology, trends and news for the group
• Where bespoke applications are required, develop those applications to assist the treasury functions in the bank
• Participate with the broader community in the development of a blockchain platform for financial systems

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5–8 years proven experience as a Senior .NET Developer or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in BCom, B.Eng., BSc Engineering, BSc Information or IT related degree
• Expertise in front-end development languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, Angular, HTML5 and CSS
• Expertise in C#, ASP.NET, MVC and other relevant technologies
• Experience with database design and optimization, e.g. SQL Server, Entity Framework
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and best practices
• Experience with CMS/XMS systems and ETL tools and associated systems is advantageous
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Job Details

• Applications will not be accepted on or after 05/11/25; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated
• All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan

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