Specialist Applications Developer / Programmer

25Eight LLC; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is hiring Specialist Applications Developers/Programmers for a short-term project focusing on custom mobile applications. Ideal candidates will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of these applications, ensuring they meet both user and business needs. This in-office role offers a full-time engagement with an anticipated contract duration until November 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in .NET technologies.
• Experience in software development lifecycle tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop new application functionalities based on specifications.
• Perform full software development lifecycle tasks.
• Investigate and resolve system bugs.

Skills

.NET Framework

VB.NET

C#

ASP.NET

Microsoft SQL Server

HTML5

Bootstrap

Object-Oriented Programming

Debugging

API Communication

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

Specialist Applications Developer / Programmer

• Contract
• Anticipated Hours per Week: 40
• Work Setup: In-Office

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated contract length/Duration:August 1st, 2025 - November 30th, 2025

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking two experienced Specialist Applications Developers/Programmers to support a short-term project as part of the client’s Information Technology system maintenance programme. The successful candidate will form part of an application development and maintenance team responsible for enhancing and maintaining a suite of custom-built mobile applications.

What you will do:

• Develop new application functionality based on design specifications.
• Modify existing system components to align with updated business processes.
• Perform full software development lifecycle (SDLC) tasks including analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Develop and/or enhance system reports based on user requirements.
• Conduct component, module, and system testing to validate developed functionalities.
• Document and manage system changes and enhancements.
• Investigate and resolve system bugs, applying approved change management protocols.
• Provide support to end-users, including responding to Helpdesk tickets.
• Create and maintain technical and user documentation, including training manuals.
• Participate in formal and informal knowledge transfer and user training sessions
• .NET Framework 4.8+ / .NET Standard / .NET Core – 4+ years
• VB.NET / C# – 4+ years
• ASP.NET – 4+ years
• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later – 4+ years
• Stored Procedures – 4+ years
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 or later – 4+ years
• Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio – 3+ years
• Web Development & Object-Oriented Programming – 3+ years
• HTML5 & Bootstrap – 3+ years
• Applications development methodologies and frameworks – 2+ years
• Microsoft IIS – 3+ years
• MVVM design pattern – 3+ years
• Debugging and troubleshooting – 3+ years
• Communicating with web services (JSON/XML) – 3+ years
• XAML – 3+ years
• Software design patterns and practices – 2+ years

Additional Technical Tools/Experience:

• Blazor – 3+ years
• Kotlin – 1+ year
• Microservices Architecture – 1+ year
• Reporting Services 2016 or later – 1+ year
• Microsoft Patterns & Practices – 1+ year
• Microsoft Enterprise Library – 1+ year
• Azure DevOps Server/Services – 1+ year
• XML – 1+ year
• Visual Studio / Visual Studio for Mac / XCode / Android Studio – 2+ years
• Microsoft Team Foundation Server – 3+ years

Advantageous Skills

• Geo-coding and Geo-tagging concepts.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent problem-solving, analysis, and critical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of modern web technology stacks.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.