Software Developer - Full Stack Developer - South Africa

Employ Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a skilled .NET Full Stack Developer to join its team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will develop and enhance backend systems, focusing on APIs and SQL databases while collaborating on comprehensive web solutions. Candidates should have at least three years of experience and a degree in a relevant field. The role offers opportunities to work with modern technologies and improve development standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working as a .NET Developer (C#).
• Strong experience in ASP.NET Core and Web API development.
• Solid database experience with SQL Server or relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Core.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver web-based solutions.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

RESTful API development

SQL databases

Problem-solving

Version control (Git)

Education

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Azure Cloud

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

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)