Software Dev - AI & Automation

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment in Johannesburg seeks an experienced software developer to build, enhance, integrate, and support business-critical solutions across the full SDLC. You will translate requirements into scalable technical designs and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver reliable technology.

With strong background in C#/.NET, REST APIs, microservices, and Azure, you will mentor juniors, optimize performance, and implement AI-enabled features.

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma or relevant qualification in software development.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Practical experience developing or integrating AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, integrate, and support business-critical software solutions.
• Work across the full SDLC from requirements to deployment and support.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation and integrations.
• Identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues in high-availability environments.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Improve system performance, security, and UX.

Skills

C#/.NET

REST APIs

Microservice architecture

Azure

SQL / Cosmos DB

Git / CI-CD

RabbitMQ / messaging

Education

Diploma in Software Development

BEng / BSc / B.Com advantageous

Tools

Azure DevOps

Elasticsearch

Azure Functions

Job description

The Role

• Develop, enhance, integrate, and support business-critical software solutions.
• Work across the full SDLC, from requirements gathering and design through development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, reliable technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation systems and integrations.
• Identify opportunities where AI, automation, and emerging technologies can improve business processes.
• Develop and integrate AI-enabled functionality into existing systems.
• Work with internal teams and third-party stakeholders to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and performance bottlenecks in high-availability environments.
• Contribute to coding standards, system architecture, development frameworks, and deployment methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Continuously improve system functionality, performance, security, and user experience.

What Youll Need Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or relevant qualification in Software Development, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A degree such as B.Eng., B.Sc., B.Com, or a related IT/software development qualification would be advantageous.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related disciplines would be advantageous.
• Experience 36 years relevant software development experience.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Practical experience developing or integrating AI and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong experience with: C# / .NET REST APIs
• Strong experience with: Microservice architecture
• Strong experience with: Relational and non-relational databases
• Strong experience with: MSSQL and/or Cosmos DB
• Strong experience with: Message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus or AWS EventBridge
• Strong experience with: Cloud platforms, particularly Azure
• Strong experience with: XML and JSON
• Strong experience with: Git/version control
• Strong experience with: Production troubleshooting and debugging
• Strong experience with: Third-party system integrations
• Strong experience with: Performance optimisation
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Azure Durable Functions, and Azure DevOps would be advantageous.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong software development and programming capability.
• Practical knowledge of AI and its business applications.
• The ability to develop and implement AI-driven solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Good Understanding of

• Database design and principles
• System engineering and design
• TypeScript-based responsive web applications
• Cloud engineering practices
• Software architecture and modelling
• Experience within finance, invoicing, claims, insurance, or other relevant business environments would be advantageous.