C# Developer (WinForms)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007098/TSch

Date posted:

Monday, September 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
ð¥ï¸ Full Stack .NET Desktop Developer (WinForms) | Office-Based with Flexibility

POSITION INFO:
Join a dynamic, collaborative technology team as a Full Stack Desktop Developer, where you will be responsible for developing and maintaining both desktop and web applications. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in WinForms, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET Core WebAPI, WCF, and SQL Server, who enjoys working across multiple layers of software development.
ð¡ Non-Negotiables:

3+ years’ full-stack development experience
Strong proficiency in C#, VB.NET, WinForms, .NET Framework 4.8, and ASP.NET Core WebAPI
SQL Server expertise (database design & complex queries)
WCF & Windows Services experience

ð WIIFM (What’s in it for you):

Hybrid skill exposure across desktop and web technologies
Work with a supportive, technically strong team
Flexibility in an office-based environment
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Exposure to financial services systems (advantageous)

ð Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years in full-stack development

ð Requirements

Technical

Strong in C#, VB.NET, and .NET Framework 4.8
WinForms desktop development experience
Proficient in ASP.NET Core (3.1+) & ASP.NET Core WebAPI
Entity Framework 6 & Entity Framework Core
ADO.NET for advanced data access
Microsoft SQL Server (design, optimization, queries)
WCF services implementation and maintenance
Windows Services development
Version control systems (Git, TFS)
Familiarity with message brokers (RabbitMQ)

Advantageous

Financial services industry experience
Financial Information eXchange (FIX) Protocol exposure
DevExpress components
Authentication mechanisms: OAuth, JWT, IdentityServer
DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps)
Unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit)

Behavioural

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Excellent written and verbal communication
Team-oriented mindset with collaborative skills
Adaptability to new tools and frameworks
High attention to detail and quality focus

ð ï¸ Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

Software Development

Develop and maintain desktop apps (WinForms) and web APIs
Build and maintain .NET Core REST APIs
Implement WCF services for application communication
Develop and manage Windows Services

Database & Integration

SQL Server integration (queries, stored procedures, performance optimization)
Data access using Entity Framework and ADO.NET
API integration with internal/external systems

Quality & Collaboration

Write clean, scalable, maintainable code
Conduct peer code reviews and provide feedback
Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance

Continuous Improvement

Stay updated on new tools and frameworks
Support DevOps practices and improve delivery pipelines
Ensure secure and efficient development practices

ð© Apply Now

If you are a technically strong .NET developer with proven experience in WinForms and ASP.NET Core WebAPI, and you want to work on impactful solutions in a professional and growth-oriented environment, then this role is for you!
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