SENIOR C# DEVELOPER R60 000 - R80 000 CTC

Express Employment Professionals SA CT • Other • Johannesburg, Gauteng, Oos-Kaap, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 6d ago

Senior C# Developer

We are seeking a Senior C# Developer who is not only passionate about building top-tier applications but also possesses the ability to mentor and coach junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in C# development, extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, microservices architecture, API integration, and a proven track record of guiding and developing talent within a team. Optional skills in Extreme Programming (XP) and software architecture would be a valuable addition.

Duties & Responsibilities

C# Development: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex C# applications, providing technical expertise and guidance to the team.
Microsoft Azure: Utilize your expertise in Microsoft Azure services to architect and oversee the deployment of cloud-native solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Microservices: Drive the design and implementation of a robust microservices architecture that supports modular and scalable software development.
API Integration: Lead the creation and integration of APIs, ensuring seamless communication between various components and external services.
Mentorship and Coaching: Share your knowledge and experience by mentoring and coaching junior team members to help them grow and develop their skills.
Test-Driven Development (TDD): Advocate for and implement TDD best practices, ensuring that code quality and maintainability are paramount.
CI/CD: Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes and ensuring smooth and efficient releases.
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex software defects, performance issues, and other technical challenges.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, architecture, and development processes, and encourage a culture of documentation within the team.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, offering technical leadership and guidance to achieve high-quality software solutions.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in C# development, with a strong portfolio of accomplishments.
Deep expertise in microservices architecture and best practices.
Proven experience with API design, development, and integration.
Strong background in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit tests.
Significant experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD).
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Outstanding communication and teamwork abilities.
Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with a passion for developing junior team members.
A self-motivated individual with an eagerness to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.