Software Developer - Full Stack Developer - South Africa

Employ Africa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment company is looking for a highly skilled .NET Full Stack Developer in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role requires 3+ years of .NET development experience and strong proficiency in C# and ASP.NET Core, focusing on backend tasks while also delivering end-to-end web solutions. Candidates should also have solid SQL database experience and a good understanding of software architecture. This is a great opportunity to join a growing development team with an emphasis on collaboration and quality coding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a .NET Developer, proficient in C#.
• Strong experience in ASP.NET Core and Web API development.
• Solid database experience with SQL Server and relational databases.
• Good understanding of software architecture, especially monolithic and microservices.
• Experience with version control using Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend systems using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Core.
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Work with SQL databases for queries and optimisation.
• Contribute to monolithic applications and microservices projects.
• Design and architecture of scalable systems.
• Collaborate with front-end developers for complete solutions.
• Ensure code quality through testing and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of development standards.

Skills

ASP.NET Core

C#

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

Version control (Git)

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Cloud

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

NoSQL databases

xUnit

NUnit

Job description

Software Developer - .NET Full Stack Developer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled .NET Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus to join their growing development team. The ideal candidate will be confident working with APIs, databases, and backend architecture, while still capable of delivering end-to-end solutions within a web-based environment.

About the Role

In this position, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance backend systems using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Core
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs and backend services
• Work with SQL databases (queries, stored procedures, optimisation)
• Contribute to projects ranging from monolithic applications to microservices
• Participate in the design and architecture of scalable systems
• Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver complete web-based solutions
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and adherence to best practices
• Support the continuous improvement of development standards, tooling, and processes

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years working as a .NET Developer (C#)
• Strong experience in ASP.NET Core, Web API development
• Solid database experience (SQL Server / relational databases)
• Good understanding of software architecture (monolithic & microservices)
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure Cloud, Docker, or CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks (Angular/React/Blazor)
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)
• Unit testing experience (xUnit, NUnit)

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  (Equivalent practical experience is also welcomed)