Lead Developer (Back-End)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004829/Sam

Date posted:

Monday, November 24, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An opportunity for a Back-End Lead Developer.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a seasoned Developer who thrives on architecting robust, high-performance back-end systems? Do you possess a deep understanding of both the .NET ecosystem and modern C++? If you're a technical leader ready to tackle a complex service-oriented landscape, then we have a compelling opportunity for you.

Our client is seeking a Lead Developer to play a pivotal role in their core development team. This position is central to designing, building, and maintaining their critical back-end services and applications. You will be the technical anchor for a mix of greenfield and legacy projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and clean architectural practices.

Requirements:

Strong commercial experience with both the .NET Framework and .Net Core.
Your C++ expertise is primarily on the Windows platform (Linux exposure is a great bonus), and using modern standards (C++14/17+).
Hands-on experience designing and building systems using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices.
Highly skilled in multi-threading and parallel processing, especially within Windows services.
You have a strong command of Microsoft SQL Server and can confidently design and optimize complex queries and databases.
You have a solid understanding of and commitment to clean coding practices and SOLID design principles.
Beneficial Tools & Tech: TFS/GIT, RabbitMQ, xUnit/nUnit, Microservices, SOA, REST APIs, and SOAP

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For more information contact:
Samkelisiwe Makhanye
Recruitment Consultant

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