Senior Software Developer

Golden Rule; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Rule in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and deliver scalable, secure digital platforms and websites. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and ensure high-quality code throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, strong .NET and SQL Server expertise, and proficiency with modern JavaScript libraries and front-end frameworks, including Angular.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in software development.
• BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of .NET technologies including Web Forms, MVC 2.0+, and ASP.NET Core.
• Experience with SQL Server 2012+.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript libraries such as Angular, Underscore, KnockoutJS, JQuery, BackboneJS, Foundation; front-end skills with Angular valued.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical roadmap with cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, and optimise platforms for scalability, reliability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Stay updated on industry trends and evaluate their relevance.
• Participate in peer reviews of designs and code; mentor team members.
• Deliver business value through quality technical solutions and code.
• Own projects from start to finish and elevate technical standards.

Skills

C# .NET

ASP.NET Core

SQL Server

Agile / Scrum

Angular

Rest Services

Cloud PaaS

Kubernetes / Docker

Education

BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Angular

Underscore

KnockoutJS

JQuery

BackboneJS

Foundation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job description:

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the company in Partnership with business stakeholders to deliver great value with an opportunity to make a real impact in the success story. Design and develop company transactional websites, line-of-business systems and processes that are at the forefront of the digital transformation of the organisation. Be an integral part of digitising our client journeys through changes to websites and software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements in producing quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs Design, develop, and optimise our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code. Identify and encourage areas for growth, education, and development within the team. Deliver Business value through quality technical solutions and code Be accountable for projects. Take ownership from start to finish of all tasks Drive the technical standard higher through innovative and scalable technology delivery Understand our business and clients and deliver great services Design and deliver scalable, secure code that enable our digital offering Minimum requirements: BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification Minimum of 5 years' experience Agile / Scrum experience Good understanding of the software development process C# .Net SQL Server 2012+ Experience with "Modern JavaScript libraries" – Angular, Underscore, KnockoutJs, JQuery, BackboneJS, Foundation, etc Good front end skills - Angular and micro frontend skills beneficial

Competencies required:

NET (Web forms) / MVC 2.0+ (Required) ASP .Net Core (Web Api, Windows Services) HTML 5 CD/CI pipelines Cloud PaaS consumption Rest Services Kubernetes/Docker Passion for software development and delivering great solutions Continually learns and grows own skills and industry knowledge Creative visualisation, critical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning. An ability to think outside the box. Collaborative coordination and time management. Be Proactive and take initiative. Capacity to work under pressure while observing high quality standards. Problem solving and analysis. Add value to business outcomes. Must be able to work in a team environment. Share knowledge and help to grow others Desire to understand the reasons for delivery to deliver the right solution Strive to continually learn and improve