Job Description
Were a leading technology consulting company looking for an experienced Senior .NET Developer with strong AWS expertise to join our Cape Townbased team. This is a hybrid role offering the opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-grade solutions within a collaborative and high-performing environment. As a Senior Developer, youll play a key role in technical solution design, development, and cloud implementation, while mentoring junior developers and influencing best practices across the team.
What Youll Be Doing
- Development & Technical Delivery
- Design, develop, test, and debug high-quality software solutions aligned with business requirements and technical standards
- Contribute to solution architecture and establish technical frameworks for new applications and integrations
- Develop enhancements in line with application architecture and coding standards
- Produce technical documentation where required
- Propose and evaluate alternative technical solutions
- Design and implement cloud-based solutions on AWS, including:
- Serverless architectures
- Microservices
- Containerisation
- Implement security best practices across .NET applications and AWS environments (IAM, security groups, encryption)
- Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the SDLC
- Mentorship & Technical Leadership
- Mentor and guide junior developers to support successful, on-time delivery
- Ensure adherence to QA processes and high coding standards
- Participate in technical design forums and architecture discussions
- Contribute to the evolution of development standards and best practices
- Environment Stability & Support
- Work with implementation and configuration teams to create deployment artefacts and instructions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application and database stability
- Assist with system monitoring, optimisation, and post-release support
- Participate in standby/support rotations as agreed (may include after-hours support)
- Collaboration & Innovation
- Provide input into application and enterprise architecture
- Support analysts and testers during delivery cycles
- Contribute to SQL database design, optimisation, and data modelling
- Build Proof of Concept (POC) solutions
- Act as a technical liaison across teams
- Contribute to future web application strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
Your Expertise:
- 10+ years experience in object-oriented software development
- Strong knowledge of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns
- Advanced experience with:
- .NET and relational databases (NoSQL exposure advantageous)
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, ElastiCache, etc.)
- Cloud integration and application deployment on AWS
- DevOps / CI/CD (AWS or Azure)
- Front-end frameworks such as Angular or React (advantageous)
- Experience in investment management or financial services environments (advantageous)
- Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures
Qualifications:
- Relevant IT qualification (Diploma or Degree)
- BSc or National Diploma in Computer Science (recommended)
- AWS Certification (advantageous)
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.
The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.
The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.
To succeed in an IT career in the Western Cape, professionals need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages (Java, Python, C++), data structures and algorithms, software development methodologies, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific tools and technologies, such as SAP or Oracle, can be highly valued.
Several major companies and industries are actively hiring IT professionals in the Western Cape. For example, tech giants like IBM and Dell have a strong presence in the region, while financial institutions such as Standard Bank and First National Bank also have significant IT departments. The automotive industry is another major sector that employs IT professionals, with companies like Toyota and Volkswagen having operations in the province.
Career growth opportunities are plentiful for IT professionals in the Western Cape, with many companies offering training and development programs to help employees upskill and reskill. With experience, professionals can move into senior roles such as technical lead or manager, or transition into related fields like business analysis or consulting. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit also makes it an ideal location for startups, providing opportunities for IT professionals to launch their own businesses or join innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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