Back End Developer - VKB I&T, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Why this role matters? 

• This role will be responsible for designing, developing and/or maintaining server-side applications, APIs, and databases which services front end applications. Solutions will primarily be based on the .NET ecosystem.
• You will work with business representatives, analysts, front-end developers, integration developers and QA engineers to deliver functionally accurate, secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

What success looks like?

• Success in this role would be demonstrated by consistently delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing .NET back-end solutions that meet business requirements and integrate seamlessly with front-end applications.
• The successful candidate takes ownership of projects from design through deployment, collaborates effectively with technical and business teams, produces high-quality, well-tested code, resolves issues proactively, and contributes to continuous improvements that enhance system performance, reliability, and the overall user experience.

Who are we looking for:

• Respectful Customer Servicing
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Takes ownership of own accountabilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating great user experiences.
• Finds relevant facts to resolve service requests
• Manages own time, development, stress and conflict
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment using Agile/Scrum methods

Minimum requirements, including:

Qualifications Required

• Matric,
• IT Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of experience in back-end development

Languages

• Read and Write, English and/or Afrikaans
• Other languages will be beneficial

Location

• Preferred – On site in Reitz in the Free State
• Hybrid will be an option depending on experience (Resident in SA will be a requirement)

Competencies

• Ability to review business requirements and translate these into appropriate solution designs
• Ability to take relevant business requirements and solution designs and develop code which enable these.
• Ability to ensure that the code that was developed is functionally and technically sound.
• Ability to make use of DevOps code repositories and deployment pipelines.
• Ability to engage business and demonstrate the solutions that were developed

Skills Required

• Proficiency in C# and strong knowledge of the .NET Core / .NET Framework.
• Experience with Entity Framework / EF Core or similar ORM tools.
• Strong understanding of SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, optimization).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and integration.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming, multithreading, and concurrency in .NET.
• Experience with DevOps, Git or other version control systems.
• Solid understanding of software design principles (SOLID, OOP, layered architecture).
• Experience with JQuery, Bootstrap etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain server-side applications using C#, .NET Core / .NET Framework.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs (and/or GraphQL, if relevant).
• Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance services.
• Work with SQL Server (and other relational/non-relational databases) to design schemas, optimize queries, and manage data.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data security best practices.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and ensure code quality through reviews and documentation.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs with client-facing applications.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (design, coding, testing, deployment, monitoring).
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Stay updated with best practices, emerging trends, and technologies in back-end development.

Closing Date 11 October 2026