Senior Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A consulting firm based in Cape Town seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance scalable applications using C# and .NET. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, strong cloud platform knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior developers. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead teams and work with modern DevOps practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, primarily using C# and .NET technologies.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and scalable systems.
• Experience with RESTful services and relational/non-relational databases.
• Proficiency working with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on involvement with modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD.
• Proven leadership in guiding teams and mentoring developers.
• Exposure to regulated industries or online platforms is an advantage.
• Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis, or TDD.
• Bonus: Front-end experience with JavaScript frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance scalable applications and services using C# and .NET.
• Support growth of junior team members through mentorship.
• Work within cloud ecosystems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues ensuring system efficiency.
• Engage with stakeholders and teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Skills

C#

.NET

REST APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Kafka

Redis

Job description

Paracon Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Software Engineering - Develop and enhance scalable applications and services using C#, .NET, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.

• Technical Mentorship - Support the growth of junior team members through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of excellence.

• Cloud & Infrastructure - Work within cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust and efficient deployments.

• Performance & Reliability - Diagnose, resolve, and prevent technical issues while ensuring systems are efficient and highly available.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Engage with stakeholders, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions.

What Were Looking For / Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, primarily using C# and .NET technologies.

• Deep understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and scalable systems.

• Experience with RESTful services, relational and non-relational databases, and containerization (e.g., Docker).

• Proficiency working with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Hands-on involvement with modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD and infrastructure as code (IaC).

• Proven leadership in guiding teams, mentoring developers, and implementing engineering best practices.

• Exposure to regulated industries or online platforms (e.g., gaming, fintech) is an advantage.

• Familiarity with tools/technologies such as Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis, or test-driven development (TDD).

• Bonus: Front-end experience with JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries: Consumer Services

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