Senior Back - End Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005001/RS

Date posted:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a passionate and experienced back-end developer ready to lead strategic technical initiatives and mentor a talented team? Our client is looking for a Senior Back-End Developer to take ownership of enterprise-grade systems and help drive innovation in their Development and Engineering Department.
This is more than just a coding role — it’s a leadership opportunity for a senior developer who enjoys hands-on development and shaping the standards, architecture, and technical direction of a high-performing team.

POSITION INFO:

Company & Role

Our client, a respected name in the IT & Internet space, is investing in top-tier technical talent to build scalable, future-ready systems. You’ll join a team committed to Agile delivery, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. You’ll be empowered to lead by example, coach junior team members, and work on impactful solutions across a complex technical stack.

Why apply?

Lead mission-critical development projects
Work with modern tech: C#, .NET Core, Azure DevOps, and more
Enjoy long-term growth opportunities in a stable environment
Receive comprehensive medical aid & pension benefits
Be part of a collaborative, Agile team culture

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across teams and projects
Deliver strategic projects on time, within budget, and at high quality
Design and implement scalable back-end solutions using modern architecture practices
Drive adherence to best practice coding, testing, and documentation standards
Manage, coach, and support junior team members
Collaborate with architects and cross-functional leads to align with company strategy
Contribute to architecture decisions and guide technology direction
Maintain and enhance existing systems, ensuring stability and scalability
Document systems and share knowledge across teams

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications & Experience:

Relevant IT Degree or Diploma
4–6 years’ experience in back-end software development
Experience working in Agile / SCRUM environments

Essential Technical Skills:

Strong experience in C#
Proficient in .NET Core, WebAPI, WCF
Experience with SQL Server (2016/2019):
- Complex SQL queries
- Relational database design
- SQL Reporting Services (advantageous)
Version control using Azure DevOps / TFS / GIT
Familiarity with service-oriented architectures (SOA)
Solid knowledge of Clean Code, SOLID, KISS, TDD, DDD principles

Advantageous Experience:

Experience with message queuing technologies (RabbitMQ, ApacheMQ, Kafka)
Multithreaded or parallel development
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is a plus

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and planning abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Team-oriented, with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality software

Benefits

Medical Aid
Pension Fund
Long-term career stability in a secure, growth-driven company
Opportunities for technical and leadership development

Apply Now!

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For more information contact:
Raees Sadek
IT Recruitment
Researcher

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