Software Developer L2

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002866/KMa

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading tech Company is looking to fill a role of a Software Developer L2 role on a 12 months contract, fully based in Cape Town, it is an onsite position. The main purpose of the role is to produce quality software products and documentation according to functional and basic non-functional specifications and the team’s software development practices.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

Qualification: Relevant 3-year IT/Software Development Degree or Diploma
Experience:
- 2–4 years software development experience
- Strong Backend Development background
- Practical experience with C#/.NET, PostgreSQL, and DevOps pipelines
Skills:
- API and backend component development
- Automated testing
- CI/CD pipeline work (YAML, Docker)
- Good understanding of SDLC and software design

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Design

Analyse requirements and design backend components under guidance.
Conduct technical analysis and produce clear, concise design documentation.

2. Backend Software Development

Develop and maintain backend services using C#/.NET and PostgreSQL.
Write clean, testable, scalable code.
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to standards.
Maintain documentation and contribute to engineering productivity.

3. DevOps & Automation

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment.
Use Docker in development and testing.
Debug and optimise pipeline issues and ensure quality gates are met.

4. Testing & Quality

Work with automated functional and basic non-functional tests.
Ensure adequate test coverage for backend components.
Support performance, security, and stability improvements.

5. Delivery & Collaboration

Estimate and deliver assigned work effectively.
Troubleshoot issues and communicate risks and progress promptly.
Collaborate closely with team members, SDETs, and cross-functional stakeholders.

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