Senior .NET Engineer — Remote, Lead Architect & API Expert

Optimal Growth Technologies; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm seeks a Senior .NET Developer for a 12-month contract, focusing on designing and developing robust applications. You will lead the delivery of scalable backend systems and mentor junior developers. Key skills required include 8+ years in .NET (C#, .NET Core) and experience with cloud platforms, REST APIs, and strong problem-solving abilities. This is a fully remote position based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a .NET Developer.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
• Understanding of clean architecture, DDD, design patterns, and SOLID principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of enterprise applications.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews.

Skills

C#

.NET Core/.NET 6+

ASP.NET Core

Entity Framework / EF Core

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

LINQ

asynchronous programming

Azure

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Microsoft certifications

Job description

A leading tech firm seeks a Senior .NET Developer for a 12-month contract, focusing on designing and developing robust applications. You will lead the delivery of scalable backend systems and mentor junior developers. Key skills required include 8+ years in .NET (C#, .NET Core) and experience with cloud platforms, REST APIs, and strong problem-solving abilities. This is a fully remote position based in South Africa.