Senior IT Developer

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for a Senior IT Developer in Sandton!

POSITION INFO:
Looking to lead the next wave of innovation in financial technology? This role places you at the forefront of high-impact projects where your technical expertise won’t just be used - it will be relied upon. With a clear focus on Blazor Server, SQL Server, and the broader .NET stack, you’ll help shape critical systems in one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned providers of specialised financial solutions.

Merchant West is on the lookout for a Senior IT Developer with the depth and experience to take ownership of development initiatives, collaborate across teams, and raise the bar for clean, scalable, and high-performing code. If you’re ready to take on full-stack challenges in a highly technical, mission-driven environment, this might be your next move.

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Duties:

• Design, implement, and manage software solutions across financial services systems.
• Drive innovation by improving existing platforms and integrating new technologies.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain web applications using Blazor Server.
• Enhance and manage backend services, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability.
• Work closely with the broader Development team to enforce coding standards and share best practices.
• Mentor and support junior developers within the team.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or relevant field (essential)

• Minimum of 7 years working experience in software development.

• C#
• Visual Studio
• .NET Framework and .NET Core
• Blazor Server (non-negotiable)
• Bootstrap
• Web API, MVC, EF Core, WC
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2017, including writing advanced queries and stored procedures.

• Strong understanding of software design principles, including SOLID and GoF (Gang of Four) patterns.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on clean, maintainable code.
• Self-motivated and able to lead initiatives without close supervision.