About the position
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
IT / FINANCE
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' professional software development experience in designing and building scalable applications.
- Proven experience designing, developing, documenting, testing, and implementing large-scale distributed systems.
- Strong experience with C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET for enterprise application development.
- Experience working with containerized environments using Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, message queueing systems, and distributed application design.
- Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
- Demonstrated experience in system analysis, performance optimization, and troubleshooting complex software issues.
- Experience working in agile or iterative development environments.
- Proven ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership within engineering teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions across the technology stack.
- Take ownership of software services and applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and maintainability at scale.
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
- Identify potential technical risks early in the development lifecycle and proactively design solutions to mitigate them.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, analysts, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Conduct system analysis to identify opportunities for operational improvement and recommend enhancements to systems, tools, and processes.
- Implement best practices in software development, code quality, security, and system performance.
- Maintain clear documentation for systems, services, and development processes.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and development guidelines.
- Support production systems and assist in diagnosing and resolving technical issues when required.
Core Technical Skills
- C#
- .NET Core
- NET
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Microservices architecture
- Message Queueing technologies
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
Competency
- Analytical Thinking
Ability to evaluate complex technical problems and design practical, maintainable, and scalable solutions. - Problem Solving
Strong troubleshooting abilities with a structured approach to diagnosing and resolving system issues. - Strategic Thinking
Ability to anticipate potential system or development challenges and proactively implement solutions. - Collaboration & Teamwork
Works effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective problem-solving. - Leadership & Mentorship
Supports the development of junior and intermediate engineers through coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing. - Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. - Accountability & Ownership
Takes responsibility for systems and services, ensuring quality, stability, and performance. - Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Stays current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software engineering
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.
Desired Skills:
- Engineering Software
- Programming
- Analytic
- problem solver
- organizing skills
- Time Management
