Senior Developer (c# .net)

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Job SummarySenior Developer (C# .Net) IT - Software Development
Durban - KwaZulu Natal - South AfricaENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company specializing in cost-effective and innovative business solutions, based in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Developer to join their dynamic IT team. This role requires close collaboration with both the IT department and business stakeholders to design, develop, and implement high-quality systems that enhance business processes and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong development background, preferably within the Microsoft technology stack, and extensive database expertise. They should be proficient in identifying and resolving low-level performance-related issues in both relational and document-based databases, with a preference for Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned developer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building scalable, efficient, and high-performing software solutions.DUTIES:Technical:

  • Add continuous value by efficiently designing and delivering working software in line with on-going business requirements.
  • Accountable for ensuring that the optimal technical solutions are implemented.
  • Provide input to the architectural design of the companys solutions.
  • Build effective software that facilitates the achievement of business objectives.
  • Maintain current knowledge of technology landscape and developments.
  • Keep abreast of cloud technologies and implement appropriate solutions to leverage these technologies where applicable.
  • Constantly review the systems for problem areas, devising improvements to the system that will allow for future enhancements with minimal impact.
  • Ensure that high technical standards are implemented and carried out in all coding practices and IT processes.
  • Assist in code reviews, ensuring that code adheres to high standards of efficiency and technical quality.
  • Ensure that quality is continually built into the systems and processes.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous integration and deployment.
  • Assist the team when complex technical solutions inhibit delivery.
  • Suggest and discuss new software and techniques with the team.
  • React quickly to incidents, delegating to the team where necessary, and ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and implemented to prevent repeat occurrence of issues.
  • Contribute to the continual improvement of the existing code base through a disciplined process of refactoring where required to eliminate technical debt.
  • Create & maintain sufficient quality documentation of systems in line with agreed standards.
Operational:
  • Negotiate technical trade-offs with the IT Team with regards to the practicality of solutions vs. the cost and time required for those solutions.
  • Assume responsibility for the achievement of Sprint objectives.
  • Adhere to technology standards and communicate technical information to the Development Team.
  • Treat security as a first-class concern
  • Assist in the deployment of changes to production environments.
People:
  • Mentoring and guiding Junior Developers.
  • Engaging in healthy debate within the Development team, constructively calling each other out where appropriate.
  • Engage in a culture of accountability within the Development team.
  • Working effectively in an agile environment and ensuring that both the Company values and the values of agile are lived in the Development team.
REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge, Skills:
  • Strong development background (preferably Microsoft stack)
  • Strong database knowledge with expertise in low level performance-related problems in both relational and document databases (preferably Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB).
  • Thorough knowledge of web-based systems, preferably with extensive JavaScript, JavaScript framework, and .NET (varying frameworks) experience.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and related solution architectures
  • Knowledge of message busses and event streaming (e.g., Kafka).
  • Knowledge of virtual environments and containerisation is beneficial.
  • Thorough understanding of Agile and scrum processes.
  • Pro-active with ability to constantly innovate and improve processes.
  • Thorough understanding of design patterns and concepts.
  • Thorough understanding of testing approaches (e.g., TDD, BDD)
  • Knowledge of automated testing and testing tools (e.g., Cypress).
  • Facilitation and collaboration skills.
Education / Experience:
  • Completion of an appropriate degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or equivalent) is required.
  • At least 5 years relevant and appropriate previous experience is required.
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to mentor junior staff.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • People-orientated; confident but diplomatic.
  • Future focused.
  • Passion for technology.
  • Quality focused.
  • Results driven.
  • Positive, can-do attitude.
  • Collaborative approach.
  • Customer orientation
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  • Job Id
    JD1406078
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
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