Senior Software Engineer
Paracon
- R Undisclosed
- Contract Specialist position
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Cape Town
- Posted 15 Oct 2026 by Paracon
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2646254 - Ref 368269530391906
About the position
Role: Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer (Contract)
Location: Cape Town, hybrid; preference for candidates based in Cape Town
Contract: Initial 12 months
Experience: 8-10 years software development; at least 5 years hands-on with Microsoft .NET
Environment: Enterprise information security platform and related security initiatives
Role in plain language:
This senior contract role will build and support secure business applications and APIs for an enterprise information security programme. The developer will enhance an existing self-service platform, connect it with other systems, resolve production issues and help improve its reliability.
They will work with analysts, security specialists, project managers and other developers.
The strongest candidates combine deep C# and .NET delivery with practical web application, API and SQL Server experience. They should be comfortable working in a regulated enterprise setting and contributing to technical design as well as hands-on development.
Candidate:
You would join a 12-month Cape Town hybrid contract focused on developing and improving an enterprise information security platform. The work includes new application features, integrations, production support and technical design. The team is looking for a senior .NET engineer who can contribute independently and work closely with security and business stakeholders. Extension may be possible depending on project requirements and performance.
Requirements:
- At least 8 years of software development and 5 years of hands-on Microsoft .NET work; clarify dates and recency.
- Strong C# plus .NET Framework and modern .NET, with ASP.NET MVC or Web API, Entity Framework and SQL Server/T-SQL.
- Production delivery of enterprise applications, REST APIs and integrations, with Git-based source control.
- Practical ownership of design, testing, production support, incident analysis and performance/reliability improvements.
- Ability to work with security and business stakeholders; secure development and identity integration are valuable differentiators.
- Cape Town hybrid availability and contract fit.
Desired Skills:
- C#
- .NET Development
- ASP.NET
- SQL
- Restful APIs
- Enterprise software
- Azure
Paracon
About the agency
Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions.
Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services.
With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management.
Resourcing
• Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward.
• Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references.
• Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels.
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