Senior .NET Software Engineer

Araxi Group; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Mentorship & growth

Diverse technologies exposure

Collaborative culture

Career progression

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Araxi Group is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to design, build, and maintain robust software solutions. You will influence architectural decisions and work with high-performing teams to deliver scalable systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of .NET experience, strong C#, RESTful APIs, EF Core, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes in cloud environments (Azure or AWS). Hybrid work is available, with a focus on delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core / .NET 6+.
• Solid experience building Web APIs and RESTful services.
• Hands-on experience with EF Core and SQL/NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using modern .NET technologies.
• Contribute to architectural design and system-level decisions.
• Build scalable backend and full-stack applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize systems, and improve performance.

Skills

C#

.NET Core / .NET 6+

Web APIs

RESTful services

SOLID / Clean Architecture / DDD

React/Angular

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Entity Framework Core

SQL/NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure / AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Role Overview

Join us in building exceptional, modern software. We are seeking a Senior .NET Developer who thrives on designing and delivering robust, scalable, and elegant solutions. In this role, you will contribute to architectural decisions, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate with high-performing engineering teams to deliver impactful software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern .NET technologies
• Contribute to architectural design and system-level decision-making
• Build clean, maintainable, and scalable backend and full-stack applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize systems, and improve performance
• Stay up to date with modern development practices and emerging technologies

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core / .NET 6+
• Solid experience building Web APIs and RESTful services
• Hands-on experience with Entity Framework Core and SQL/NoSQL databases
• Experience designing microservices and distributed systems
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Front-end experience with React or Angular
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working across multiple industries or enterprise environments
• Exposure to advanced cloud-native architectures
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft, AWS, or DevOps disciplines

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Behavioural Competencies

• Passion for building high-quality software
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivery excellence
• Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous learning
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Supportive environment with mentorship and professional growth
• Exposure to diverse industries and modern technologies
• Collaborative, innovative engineering culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-quality software projects