Port Elizabeth: Senior Software Developer posted by ICTEngage

Software Developer – Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth or in Claremont Cape Town

The Intermediate / Senior Software Developer will primarily work on existing systems, with responsibility for enhancing, maintaining, refactoring, and optimising applications currently in production. The role requires strong backend and full?stack capability, with the ability to contribute across C# backend services, APIs, desktop and web applications, as well as front?end development using modern JavaScript frameworks.

The developer will be expected to understand existing architectures, identify improvement opportunities, implement new components, and ensure systems remain stable, scalable, and maintainable. This is a hands?on role requiring both independent problem?solving and collaboration with other developers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development (C# / .NET)

• Maintain, enhance, and support existing applications built on C# Framework

• Develop new components within established systems to support evolving business requirements.

• Refactor and modernise legacy codebases when required, improving performance, readability, maintainability, and alignment with current best practices.

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs, including RESTful Web APIs.

• Apply architectural patterns and principles such as MVC, Repository Pattern, Dependency Injection, and layered architectures.

• Work with Entity Framework for data access, optimisation, and database interaction.

• Implement background processing and scheduled tasks using Hangfire.

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimise existing applications to ensure reliability and performance.

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to internal standards.

Front-End Development (JavaScript / UI)

• Work with the Quasar Framework (Vue.js) as the primary front?end technology in production.

• Maintain and enhance existing front?end features using Vue.js, Quasar, and Axios.

• Perform minor UI fixes, major UI changes, and develop new pages as required.

• Contribute to feature?level front?end development, extending and improving existing functionality.

• Potentially take ownership of full front?end features, while primarily focusing on building and expanding upon established UI components.

• Ensure front?end solutions integrate seamlessly with backend APIs and services.

Database & Data Handling

• Work with Microsoft SQL Server, including querying, performance tuning, and supporting data integrity.

• Collaborate on database?related changes required by application enhancements and new components.

• Ensure reliable data handling and efficient interaction between applications and databases.

CI/CD & Development Practices

• Participate in a CI/CD?enabled development workflow, contributing to automated builds, testing, and deployments.

• Ensure changes are deployment?ready and aligned with existing release processes.

• Support continuous improvement of development and deployment practices.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with other developers, technical teams, and internal stakeholders.

• Assist in analysing requirements and translating them into technical solutions.

• Document system changes, enhancements, and technical decisions clearly and accurately.

• Provide input into technical discussions and solution design based on experience and best practice.

Technical Environment

• Languages: C#, JavaScript

• Frameworks & Technologies:

  • .NET Framework, .NET Core

  • MVC, Web API

  • Entity Framework

  • Repository Pattern, Dependency Injection

  • Hangfire

  • Unity

  • Quasar Framework (Vue.js)

  • Axios

• Database: Microsoft SQL Server

• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or Honours Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Intermediate level: 45+ years of professional development experience.

• Senior level: Strong experience working in complex, production?based systems with demonstrable ownership of solutions.

• Proven experience developing in C# across backend services, APIs, desktop, and web applications.

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.

• Practical experience with JavaScript frameworks, specifically Vue.js / Quasar in production environments.