Cape Town City Centre: Development Lead (C#, ASP.NET Core, Azure) (CPT)

March 29, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Cape Town Region

IT / Computing / Software

Job Description

About the Role

Join our Digital Technology team as a Development Lead, where you’ll be responsible for driving engineering practices using AI and aligning with industry standards and business goals. As a visionary and disciplined professional, you’ll continuously seek to reinvent Engineering practices while ensuring alignment with strategic architectural direction.

Key Responsibilities

Detailed Architecture Design, Oversight & Technical Governance
Work with the Platform Solution Architect to provide hands-on oversight of detailed architecture and design across Engineering squads.
Ensure alignment with strategic architectural direction while bridging the gap between high-level architecture and day-to-day Engineering decisions.
Review and validate technical analysis outputs before development begins to ensure feasibility, alignment with standards, and accurate estimation.
Work with Product Owners and external partners to align API capabilities with client needs and platform strategy.
Provide technical leadership for external API integrations, ensuring secure, scalable, and well-documented interfaces.
Engineering Enablement, Automation, Productivity & Quality at Scale
Effectively manage Engineering impediments for Engineers.
Continuously evaluating and managing access controls to maintain security and relevance.
Champion Engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, secure coding standards, and preventative quality tooling.
Platform Security, Resilience & Availability
Own the roadmap for addressing platform-wide technical debt, including vendor deprecations, mandated upgrades, and Cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with InfoSec and Infrastructure teams to ensure timely remediation of risks.
Plan and prioritize Engineering work that safeguards platform stability and compliance.

Requirements

Qualifications: BSc Degree Level, or similar, in Mathematical, Computing or Engineering preferred.
Experience/Skills:
Minimum of 5 years actively working with micro-service architectures in a Full Stack capacity, including Azure technologies, programming languages such as C#, and databases languages such as T-SQL.
Strong experience with .Net Core preferable, including C#, ASP.NET Core, etc.
Strong experience with UI frameworks, e.g. Angular, React, Vue.
Experience working in the Azure Cloud stack, including services like App Services, Function Apps, Redis, Service Fabric, API Manager, Azure SQL, CosmosDB, Databricks, Event Grid, Data Factory.
Experience implementing automated Test-Driven Development approach and Continuous Testing.
Experience working with a variety of database technology such as SQL, No SQL, file storage.

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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Cape Town Region

The IT and computing industry in the Cape Town region is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in fields such as software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Typically, these roles are found across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. As a result, career opportunities in this field are often diverse and abundant.

In terms of salary ranges, it’s common to find IT and computing professionals earning between R400 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these figures are broad estimates and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances. For instance, senior roles or those in larger companies tend to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may be lower.

Common skills required for IT and computing roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Additionally, many employers also value skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

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The technology industry is a significant sector that employs IT professionals in Cape Town, followed by the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Other industries that commonly require these roles include education, healthcare, and government.

For those looking to advance their careers in IT and computing, there are various opportunities for professional development. Typically, this involves obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA or Cisco, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through online courses or workshops. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to support employee growth. With experience and continuous learning, it’s possible to move into senior roles or specialise in a particular area of expertise.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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