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Position Overview

• Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior .NET Developer with deep technical expertise across the Microsoft technology stack. This is a critical hire for someone who understands systems end-to-end — from database architecture and optimisation through to API design and scalable backend services.
• This role requires a very senior engineer who combines strong corporate experience with hands-on technical depth, and who actively leverages AI tools to enhance productivity, code quality, testing, and solution design.

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using .NET and C#.
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Architect and maintain robust database structures (SQL Server or similar), ensuring performance and scalability.
• Drive system performance tuning, security, and reliability best practices.
• Contribute to high-level architectural decisions and technical strategy.

AI-Enabled Engineering

• Use AI development tools to supercharge coding efficiency, debugging, refactoring, and documentation.
• Apply AI-assisted approaches to testing, code review, and architectural planning.
• Contribute to integrating AI-driven capabilities into products where appropriate.
• Stay current with emerging AI tooling and modern engineering practices.

Corporate & Enterprise Delivery

• Operate effectively within structured corporate governance and compliance environments.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Risk, Operations, and Leadership.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for scalability, maintainability, and security.

Technical Leadership

• Provide mentorship and guidance to mid-level and junior developers.
• Promote engineering excellence, clean code principles, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of development frameworks, standards, and tooling.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in .NET and C# development.
• Strong expertise across the Microsoft stack (.NET Core, ASP.NET, SQL Server; Azure is advantageous).

Deep understanding of:

• Database design and optimisation
• API architecture and integration
• System scalability and performance engineering
• Proven experience within corporate or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools to enhance development workflows.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and clean coding standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure cloud architecture and DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerisation).
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or experience integrating AI services into applications.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or regulated environments.
• Experience working in distributed or international teams.

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• A leading organisation in the financial services sector is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee and drive sales strategy across Pretoria and Mpumalanga. This role offers you the opportunity to shape regional growth by nurturing relationships with business partners, expanding market share, and ensuring exceptional customer service. You will be empowered to build wide networks, collaborate closely with strategic partners and support business partners.
• You will have the autonomy to develop and execute sales strategies tailored for Pretoria and Mpumalanga, allowing you to directly influence regional growth and market penetration.
• The organisation prioritises relationship-building and collaboration, offering you the chance to work closely with business partners, banks, and financial institutions to create positive sentiment and expand business opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities, access to training programmes, and supportive leadership that nurtures your professional growth while ensuring you are part of an inclusive team environment.

What you'll do:

• You will plan and develop comprehensive sales strategies and budgets for the region
• You will drive, manage, and measure the implementation of sales initiatives designed to grow new business and increase market share
• You will track actual sales performance against targets and budgets on a daily basis
• You will assist in setting up new business partners by arranging onboarding processes and providing necessary training support.
• You will leverage alliance partnerships such as banks and financial institutions within the region
• You will support business partners in planning and executing sales drives that foster growth and strengthen relationships.
• You will build and maintain extensive business and social networks, utilising these connections to identify new business partners and promote positive sentiment for the organisation.
• You will implement processes to monitor sales capacity, ensuring optimal fit between consultants, channels, and target markets for peak performance.
• You will interact daily with Sales Support staff managing broker channels, identifying problem areas and addressing them directly with partner offices.
• You will maintain accurate MIS reporting systems to identify dormant partners or poor-quality applications, taking corrective action where necessary.

What you bring:

• Your Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• A tertiary qualification in Business Management is advantageous
• Your proven experience of over ten years in home loans, banking or financial services
• Experience dealing with external business partners within the financial services environment
• Your strong networking skills
• Business development experience is crucial
• Influential communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Excellent time management skills