Senior Software Engineer - .Net, Python

Vista Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This hybrid role focuses on leveraging your extensive .Net and Python expertise to enhance and maintain cutting-edge software solutions for the cinema industry. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications while mentoring junior engineers. Join a company that values innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and thrive in a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Rest & Relax Fridays

Annual volunteer day

Employee Rewards and Benefits

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Sick leave

5 days bereavement leave

On-Site Breakfast Bar

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in .Net and Python development.
• Strong back-end capabilities and AI/Machine Learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features for software applications.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Skills

C#

ASP.Net CORE

Python

SQL Server

API Integrations

Data Repositories

Docker

Kubernetes

Octopus

Agile

Microsoft Azure

Advanced coding

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

This is a senior level Software Engineer role with a focus on .Net and Python. You'll be joining one of our skilled software engineering teams playing a key role in delivering the continued technical and functional quality, and excellence, of an artificial intelligence powered solution for film forecasting, distribution negotiation, automated scheduling, and business analysis.

The role

• Using your extensive .Net and Python experience, you'll contribute to the design, development and implementation of new features, and the enhancement, and ongoing maintenance, of existing applications.
• Collaborating with squad members, other engineering teams, and the architecture and product teams, you'll design and implement new features and functionality, maintain quality, and ensure responsiveness and security of applications.
• Producing and ensuring consistent code integrity and development, you'll also help to mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

You'll need robust back-end capabilities and AI / Machine Learning experience would be highly beneficial. We're looking for proven experience with the following:

• C#, ASP.Net CORE, Python, SQL Server
• API Integrations, Data Repositories
• Docker / Kubernetes / Octopus / Agile
• Microsoft Azure
• Advanced coding and problem-solving ability
• Strong team collaboration skills

This is a hybrid role which includes regular weekly attendance in our Cape Town office.

We are currently only considering applicants with an existing right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship, for this position.

About Vista

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew

• We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate.

Shine a Light

• We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark.

Make it Happen

• We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery.

Chase Great

• We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving.

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full day.
• Annual volunteer day.
• Employee Rewards and Benefits with Perkbox.
• Medical Insurance / Medical Aid.
• Employee Assistance Programme Service.
• Paid Sick leave.
• 5 days bereavement leave per year.
• On-Site Breakfast Bar.

If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll love working at Vista.

We value inclusivity, celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.