Back End Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE008274/Bia

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a Backend C# Developer with a passion for cloud technologies and AI-driven solutions? We are looking for a developer who can build scalable APIs, microservices, and intelligent backend applications while leveraging the power of Azure Cloud Services and Azure OpenAI.
In this role, you'll work with modern .NET technologies, cloud-native architectures, and cutting-edge AI solutions to develop features that enhance automation, analytics, and user experiences. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects involving large language models (LLMs), vector search, and RAG-based solutions while working in a collaborative environment that encourages growth and technical excellence.
If you're looking for a role that combines backend engineering, cloud development, and AI innovation, this opportunity is for you.

POSITION INFO:
Job Experience and Skills Required Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3-7+ years of professional backend development experience. Proven experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET technologies. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native application development. Experience building and supporting microservices and distributed systems. Proven experience integrating AI\/LLM services, preferably Azure OpenAI. Experience working within Agile software development environments. C# .NET Core \/ ASP.NET Core Web API Development Microservices Architecture Azure App Services Azure Functions Azure Service Bus Azure Key Vault Azure Storage SQL Server Entity Framework Core Dapper RESTful APIs CI\/CD Pipelines Git OAuth2 OpenID Connect JWT Authentication Azure OpenAI Cognitive Services Vector Search Embeddings RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Distributed Systems Design Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and dependency injection. Experience with SQL optimisation and database performance tuning. Solid understanding of API design standards and security best practices. Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and secure backend solutions. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Passion for emerging technologies, AI innovation, and continuous learning. Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Developers Mobile Developers Business and Systems Analysts BI and SQL Experts Data & Analytics (Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning) AI & Automation (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, and Process Automation Solutions). If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Bianca Thompson Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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