Technology

Senior Back-end Developer

Network Recruitment·Centurion, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
TechnologyleadFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 2, 2026

Company & Role: Our client, a respected name in the IT and Internet space, is investing in top-tier technical talent to build scalable, future-ready systems. You'll join a team committed to Agile delivery, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to lead by example, coach junior team members, and work on impactful solutions across a complex technical stack. Why Apply?: Lead mission-critical development projects Work with modern tech: C#, .Net Core, Azure DevOps, and more Enjoy long-term growth opportunities in a stable environment Receive comprehensive medical aid & pension benefits Be part of a collaborative, Agile team culture Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership across teams and projects Deliver strategic projects on time, within budget, and at a high quality Design and implement scalable back-end solutions using modern architecture practices Drive adherence to best practice coding, testing, and documentation standards Manage, coach, and support junior team members Collaborate with architects and cross-functional leads to align with company strategy Contribute to architecture decisions and guide technology direction Maintain and enhance existing systems, ensuring stability and scalability Document systems and share knowledge across teams Job Experience & Skills Required: Qualifications & Experience: Relevant IT Degree or Diploma 4-6 years' experience in back-end software development Experience working in Agile / SCRUM environments Essential Technical Skills: Strong experience in C# Proficient in .Net Core, Web API, and WCF Experience with SQL Server (2016/2019) : Complex SQL queries Relational database design SQL Reporting Services (advantageous) Version control using Azure DevOps / TFS / Git Familiarity with service-oriented architectures (SOA) Solid knowledge of Clean Code, SOLID, KISS, TDD, and DDD principles Advantageous Experience: Experience with message queuing technologies (RabbitMQ, ApacheMQ, and Kafka) Multithreaded or parallel development Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is a plus Soft Skills: Strong leadership and planning abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Team-oriented, with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality software Benefits: Medical aid Pension fund Long-term career stability in a secure, growth-driven company Opportunities for technical and leadership development Apply Now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact: Raees Sadek IT Recruitment Researcher

At a glance

Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Centurion, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

lead

Valid until

November 2, 2026

Created

October 19, 2026

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