Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd)

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd) to advance backend systems using .NET technologies. You will collaborate with frontend engineers and other teams to deliver scalable, robust services, design database schemas, and ensure quality through SDLC documentation and testing.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, strong C#, ASP.NET, RESTful APIs, and ORM tools like Entity Framework or Dapper, with a solid grasp of architectural patterns and Agile workflows.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in software development, backend focus.
• Strong knowledge of .NET/ASP.NET and relational databases.
• Experience with REST, gRPC or GraphQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements analysis and translate to technical design.
• Compile and analyze data to troubleshoot issues and improve code quality.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and other teams to build cohesive, scalable backend services.
• Write clean, scalable code using the .NET framework and design robust database structures.
• Test and deploy applications, refactor and improve existing software.

Skills

C#

REST APIs

OO design principles

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

ASP.NET

MVC

Entity Framework

Dapper

SQL Server

Job description

About the job Senior Software Engineer (BackEnd)

Responsibilities:

• Participate in requirements analysis.
• Compile and analyze data, processes and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with the front-end software engineers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Write clean, scalable code using the .NET framework.
• Write and design basic to complex database structures.
• Test and deploy applications and systems.
• Revise, update, refactor and debug code.
• Improve existing software.
• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support.
• Be involved with projects from conception to completion that are technologically sound and aesthetically impressive.

Requirements:

• 6+ years experience in the field.
• Proven experience as a .NET Developer or something similar like Java.
• Experience in the design of database structures.
• Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns, such as MVC, Clean Architecture, DDD etc.
• Advanced knowledge of C#.
• Advanced understanding of architecture styles/APIs, such as REST, gRPC or Graphql.
• Extensive experience with ORM technologies like Dapper or Entity Framework.
• Understanding of OOP concepts and SOLID/DRY/KISS principles.
• Experience working with testing frameworks.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile, SCRUM and Kanban.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver who pays attention to detail.
• Ability to engage, influence, and inspire stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment.
• A high degree of organisation, individual initiative and personal accountability.
• Team player with great interpersonal, troubleshooting and communication skills.