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POSITION INFO:
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend (Full Stack) Software Engineer to join our Engineering (Technology & Innovation) team. This role is ideal for a strategic technical leader with strong backend engineering expertise who remains hands-on while driving scalable architecture, system reliability, and engineering best practices.
The successful candidate will play a key role in architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems using .NET technologies while contributing to full-stack alignment with Vue.js applications. You will work closely with distributed teams, mentor engineers, and influence the technical direction of enterprise-grade platforms and solutions.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact systems while expanding into broader full-stack ownership and end-to-end solution design.
Key Responsibilities
- Backend Architecture & Development
- Architect, design, and implement scalable backend services using .NET (C#)
• Develop and maintain production-grade RESTful APIs using .NET Core and .NET Framework
• Lead system design decisions focused on scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Design and maintain distributed and enterprise-grade systems
• Guide frontend and backend integration between backend services and Vue.js applications
• Contribute to end-to-end solution architecture and technical strategy
- Database & Data Engineering
- Design, optimise, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Implement schema design, indexing strategies, performance tuning, and query optimisation
• Develop and maintain data access layers and database structures
• Contribute to ETL workflows and data integration processes
• Support reporting and data processing requirements across enterprise systems
- DevOps, Quality & Engineering Standards
- Drive improvements in code quality, testing standards, and DevOps practices
• Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar platforms
• Apply clean architecture principles, SOLID principles, and software design patterns
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical reviews
• Ensure high standards of system reliability, maintainability, and performance
• Support performance profiling, monitoring, and optimisation initiatives
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor intermediate and junior engineers
• Lead and participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Collaborate across distributed teams and influence technical direction
• Proactively identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, risks, and dependencies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support long-term engineering strategy and platform evolution
Requirements & Qualifications
Must-Have Skills
- Minimum 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Deep expertise in .NET Core / C# development
• Strong experience building scalable, production-grade RESTful Web APIs
• Experience designing and maintaining distributed and enterprise-grade systems
• Advanced Microsoft SQL Server experience, including:
- Schema design
- Indexing strategies
- Performance tuning
- Query optimisation
• Strong understanding of clean architecture, SOLID principles, and software design patterns
• Experience implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools
• Proven experience mentoring engineers and conducting technical reviews
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to articulate technical decisions and architectural trade-offs clearly
• Experience leading backend initiatives and delivering complex systems end-to-end
Highly Desirable Skills
- Experience with Vue.js or modern frontend frameworks
• Exposure to full-stack application development
• Experience designing ETL workflows and data integration pipelines
• Exposure to cloud-native architecture or application modernisation initiatives
• Experience with application monitoring and performance profiling
• Experience working within financial services or investment environments
• Strong understanding of scalable architecture and enterprise solution design
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
OR Equivalent practical industry experience
Additional Information
- Location: Cape Town
• Department: Engineering (Technology & Innovation)
• Salary: Negotiable
• Work Model: Hybrid / Office-based
• Must be located in South Africa or hold a valid South African work permit
