Intermediate .NET Developer at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To provide IT expertise and advice in the design, creation, testing and documentation of new and enhanced applications and systems in accordance with agreed framework of programming standards.
• To produce logical and technical specifications from functional specifications and to write the code for medium to large applications.

Hello Future Intermediate .NET Developer,

• Welcome to DirectAxis. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
• DirectAxis is a division of FirstRand Limited and will be responsible for implementing a program of technology projects, to ensure that program goals are accomplished
• As part of our talent team at DirectAxis, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. 

Are you someone who can:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver on business requirements
• Design, develop and maintain scalable and robust software solutions using Agile best practices.
• Continuously improve development processes and practices to enhance team productivity and product quality
• Mentor and support junior & intermediate developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Stay informed with new technologies and best practices and industry trends
• Problem Solving and resolving technical issues and providing solutions that aligns to Business needs
• Leadership and communication - Lead projects and manage project deliverables and communicate with business
• Performance Optimization - Identify and address performance bottlenecks in code and systems. 
• Willingness to Learn - Eagerness to learn and grow in areas outside of core development 
• Research new technology being used in the financial sector
• Develop prototype systems on which to test and prove the new technology
• Make recommendations of technology, vendors who can supply and support that technology as well as the use cases in which they can be used
• Maintain and share a knowledge base of financial technology, trends and news for the group
• Where bespoke applications are required, develop those applications to assist the treasury functions in the bank

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in BCom, B.Eng., BSC Eng, BSc Information or IT related degree
• Have a minimum of 3+ years' proven experience as a .NET Developer or similar role
• Are an expert in front-end development languages and frameworks e.g.: JavaScript, Angular, HTML5 and CSS
• Have expertise in C#, ASP.NET, MVC and other relevant technologies
• Have experience with database design and optimization, e.g.: SQL Server, Entity Framework etc.
• Have experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure Pipelines and Octopus
• Have a strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and best practices
• Have previous experience with CMS / XMS systems as well as ETL tools and associated systems will be advantageous
• Have strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills

End Date: December 16, 2025