Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer - 12 month contract (renewable)- Cape Town (Hybrid)

SUMMARY:
Senior, Software, Engineer, Senior, NET, Developer, 12, month, contract, renewable, Cape, Town, Hybr

POSITION INFO:
Position Summary We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer \/ Senior .NET Developer on a contract basis to support the continued development and enhancement of the IS3P (Information Security Self-Service Platform) and related Information Security initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing, and supporting enterprise-grade web applications and services, working closely with business analysts, security specialists, project managers, and other developers. Location Cape Town (Hybrid) Preference for Cape Town-based candidates Experience Required Minimum 8-10 years software development experience Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with Microsoft .NET technologies Proven experience delivering enterprise applications in complex corporate environments Experience working within Financial Services, Insurance, Banking, or large enterprise environments advantageous Experience working as a senior developer or technical lead Technical Skills Essential C# .NET Framework and .NET Core \/ .NET 8+ Entity Framework REST API development and integration Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Git source control React or Angular Preferred Azure Cloud Services Azure App Services Azure DevOps CI\/CD pipelines Blazor PowerShell scripting API security best practices Identity and Access Management integrations Active Directory integration OAuth2 \/ OIDC \/ SAML authentication Responsibilities Solution Development Design and develop secure, scalable enterprise applications. Build and maintain APIs and system integrations. Develop enhancements and new functionality for the IS3P platform. Application Support Resolve production defects and incidents. Perform root cause analysis. Optimise application performance and reliability. Technical Design Produce technical specifications and solution designs. Participate in architecture and design reviews. Recommend technology improvements and modernisation opportunities. Security and Compliance Apply secure coding practices. Ensure solutions align with the company security standards. Support remediation of security findings and vulnerabilities. Collaboration Work closely with Business Analysts, Security Specialists and Project Managers. Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning. Mentor junior developers where required. Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills Self-driven and able to work independently Strong stakeholder engagement capability Attention to detail Ability to operate effectively within a regulated enterprise environment Nice-to-Have Experience Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will be viewed favourably: Information Security platforms Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance, Risk and Compliance solutions Service Account Management Vulnerability Management solutions Reporting and dashboard development Integration with enterprise security tooling Deliverables The successful contractor will be expected to: Deliver new IS3P functionality. Support ongoing production operations. Develop integrations with internal security platforms. Improve automation and reporting capabilities. Participate in project delivery and technical design activities. Contribute to platform stability, scalability and maintainability.