Intermediate Backend Developer

Supportwave


Date: 1 day ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
About The Role

Our client, a forward-thinking and innovative company, is looking for a Backend Developer to join their dynamic IT team. This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to leverage their expertise in application development and maintenance. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and integrating efficient and scalable solutions that align with the client’s strategic objectives.

As a intermediate Developer, you will have the chance to work on impactful projects, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for someone passionate about technology, innovation, and delivering high-quality solutions that drive business success.

Hybrid role: 2 Days Work from Home per week Type: Long term contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide external and internal support on systems and software queries.
  • Maintain system components and ensure reliable deployment of new features.
  • Take ownership of software issues, collaborating with Development Teams to resolve advanced problems.
  • Document, troubleshoot, and resolve issues independently.
  • Collaborate with teams and individuals across the organisation, acting as a technical mentor and problem-solving partner.
  • Perform advanced root cause analysis on bugs and databases.
  • Configure and maintain in-house schedules and scripting.
  • Automate processes and implement efficient workflows.
  • Ensure application solutions meet business needs while remaining agile and adaptable for future demands.
  • Manage the design (technical specs), building, and sustainability of in-house applications, adhering to SDLC and change control processes.
  • Oversee integration, manageability, and sustainability of hosted or procured system applications.
  • Apply governance and compliance principles to mitigate risks and ensure security.

Competency Profile

  • Coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strategic and systematic thinking.
  • Learning agility and adaptability to new technologies.
  • Creativity and a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Business acumen and personal accountability.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Relevant tertiary IT degree/diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience with:
    • C#
    • .NET Framework & Core, ASP.NET Web API.
    • Web Services/API integrations.
Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with:
    • Queueing frameworks (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
    • Azure DevOps, CI/CD, TSQL, WCF
    • SSIS, SSRS, MS SharePoint.
    • API refactoring or web service modernisation.
    • Exposure to Agile methodologies.
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