Senior Software Developer - (C#.Net, React) (Onsite - Cape Town) )

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established shared services company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer. You will design and maintain high-quality software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, with strong skills in C#, .NET, and Azure. Join a dynamic team and contribute to building scalable applications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of web development principles including responsive design and REST APIs.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams for successful software delivery.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Skills

C# / .NET Framework

React.js

TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+)

Azure cloud services

SQL Server or MySQL

Git

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established shared services company located in Cape Town CBD, providing expert support across multiple business units in areas such as Accounting, IT/Development, Customer Service, Sales, and Back-Office Operations. They are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join their dynamic and collaborative development team. This role is ideal for a skilled technologist with over 5 years of hands-on full-stack development experience, who is passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications and ready to take technical ownership of their work from concept to deployment.

Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications that meet business requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software delivery.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the entire application stack.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning sessions.
• Write clear and maintainable code, following industry best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and suggest ways to improve existing codebases or processes.

Requirements

• Core Technical Requirements:
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Proficiency in C# / .NET Framework, React.js, and TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+), VB.NET.
• Strong understanding of web development principles, including responsive design and REST APIs.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with cloud platforms beyond Azure (e.g., AWS).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• German language skills.
• Exposure to public sector environments.

Attributes

• Self-motivated and results-driven with a strong sense of ownership.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and a clear communicator.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural team environment.
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to their expanding IT department.