Senior Application Developer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006015/AT

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is an established technology company operating nationally, providing software solutions and IT services across multiple industries. They are looking for a hands-on leader to manage a skilled software development team, oversee the delivery of business-critical applications, and drive innovation from concept to deployment.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Proficiency in .NET (C#, .NET Core/Framework, ASP.NET MVC/Web API/Blazor), Windows apps (VB.NET, WPF, WinForms), and Entity Framework Core.
Experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap) and REST/SOAP APIs.
Strong database skills (Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL) and experience with T-SQL.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and source control (Git, Azure DevOps).
Knowledge of CRM/CMS systems, SharePoint, or mobile development (advantageous).
National Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; proactive and hands-on approach.

Receptibilities:

Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, maintenance, and support).
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams (developers, testers, analysts).
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices and standards.
Ensure proper change management and version control practices using Git, Azure DevOps, and other tools.
Provide expert-level user support and conduct user training when required.
Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software systems.
Build, test, and debug applications, ensuring functionality aligns with system requirements.
Integrate subsystems and third-party services using REST or SOAP APIs.
Design, develop, and maintain databases (primarily Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL).
Optimize queries and ensure data integrity and system performance.
Maintain system documentation, including user manuals, technical specifications, and release notes.
Conduct troubleshooting, bug fixing, and performance tuning.
Develop Web and Windows-based applications using .NET Framework / .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, Blazor, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
Deploy and manage applications via IIS and Windows Server environments.
Use Visual Studio and Azure DevOps for development, CI/CD, and project tracking.
Assist with mobile application development (e.g., Flutter) if required.
Support SharePoint or workflow development where applicable.
Provide technical input on Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Oracle ADF/Forms if relevant.

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