Software Engineer (UI/UX, C#.NET, React.js)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is seeking a passionate Software Engineer with experience in UI/UX and Frontend design. You'll work on complex projects, delivering functional modules and application enhancements in an Agile setting. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with React.js, C#, and Azure. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong understanding of Web Application development and SPAs.
• Secure development practices including DevSecOps.
• Experience with Agile Development principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-performing, well documented code.
• Assist with converting user requirements to innovative technical designs.
• Develop comprehensive system modules or enhancements.
• Manage development backlog and assigned tasks within Azure DevOps.

Skills

UI/UX design

React.js

C# (.NET 6+)

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

Microsoft Azure

Git

DevSecOps

Agile Development

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

A fast-paced global provider of Managed Service and Cloud Solutions seeks the coding talents of a Software Engineer with a focus on User Experience (UX) and Frontend design excellence. In this hands-on role, you will tackle creative, complex and technically challenging projects for a range of business systems and stakeholders, with a particular focus on a customer portal. You will also help design and deliver fully functional modules and application enhancements in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Development, an eye for detail, creativity, and an intrinsic motivation to succeed. You must also have 3+ years work experience in a similar role including UI/UX design and development using React.js, C# (.NET 6+), SQL, NoSQL, RESTful APIs, Azure, Git and DevSecOps.

DUTIES

• Produce high-performing, well documented code.
• Assist with converting user requirements to innovative technical solution designs.
• Assist with key decisions on UI/UX design.
• Work closely with other Developers to review and implement designs.
• Develop comprehensive system modules or enhancements.
• Complete the full functional testing of new software releases.
• Manage development backlog and assigned tasks within Azure DevOps.
• Weekly progress reporting against targets, projects, and development backlog.
• Ensure systems’ integrity/security/availability.
• Work directly on customer projects if required.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ Years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong understanding of Web Application development and SPAs.
• UI/UX design and development using React.js.
• C# (.NET 6+).
• SQL & NoSQL Databases (preference for MSSQL/Cosmos).
• RESTful APIs.
• Microsoft Azure for deploying & hosting applications (AppService/Functions, API Management, Front Door, Storage, Application Insights/Log Analytics/Kusto, ARM/BICEP etc.).
• Azure DevOps (Repositories, Deployment Pipelines, CICD, Workload Planning).
• Git or other Version Control software.
• Secure development practices including DevSecOps
• Agile Development principles and practices.

Desirable

• Experience building or integrating AI-driven features such as chatbots or agent-based workflow automation.
• Experience with Python for scripting, data processing, or AI-related tasks.
• Experience with Angular.js and PHP.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with Docker and Azure Container Apps.
• Networking knowledge (DNS, Routing, Firewalls, CDNs).
• Prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, InVision, or Adobe XD.
• Useability Testing to diagnose UX problems and discover design opportunities.