Senior .Net Developer - KZN at Optimal Growth Technologies

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Senior .NET Developer to join our development team and lead the design, development, and optimization of robust, scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with strong problem-solving skills, excellent architectural understanding, and the ability to mentor junior developers. You will be responsible for full SDLC delivery, high-quality coding, system integrations, and contributing to innovation across the technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development & Architecture
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications using .NET technologies.
• Lead technical design sessions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Build scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems and APIs.
• Ensure adherence to best coding practices, performance optimization, and maintainability.
• System Integration & Deployment
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs, microservices, and integrations with third-party systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentor and support junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, and UI/UX teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimations, and agile ceremonies.
• Quality Assurance
• Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Ensure code quality through peer reviews, refactoring, and adherence to SOLID principles.

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience as a .NET Developer (C#, .NET Core/.NET 6+).

Strong experience with:

• ASP.NET Core
• Entity Framework / EF Core
• REST APIs & Microservices
• SQL Server / PostgreSQL
• LINQ & asynchronous programming
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCPpreferably Azure).
• Understanding of clean architecture, DDD, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Experience with front-end technologies (Angular, React, or Blazor) is advantageous.
• Experience working with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Relevant Microsoft certifications beneficial but not required.