Lead Developer (APIs)

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

ITE007735/Kar

Date posted

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Location

Centurion, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Are you a seasoned Lead Developer with a passion for building secure, scalable APIs and identity management solutions? This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of technical delivery, lead high‑performing teams, and drive the development of enterprise‑grade systems.

POSITION INFO

Company and Job Description

Step into a senior leadership role within a high‑performing development and engineering environment where you will be responsible for delivering robust Identity Management and API‑driven solutions. You will play a critical part in defining architecture, leading development teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems, drive best practices, and mentor developers while contributing to the evolution of modern, scalable technologies. If you are passionate about leadership, high‑quality engineering, and delivering real business value, this role provides a strong career progression path.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Design and implement scalable Identity Management and API solutions
• Lead the delivery of strategic projects with a focus on quality, performance, and timelines
• Define technical architecture and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Ensure adherence to best practice coding standards, testing, and development processes
• Maintain and enhance existing systems while driving innovation and continuous improvement
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, documentation, and team development

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Education: Degree or Diploma in IT or a related field
• Experience:
• Minimum 6–8 years’ experience in software development
• Proven experience in a senior or lead development role
• Experience delivering enterprise‑level, scalable systems
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server
• Experience building high‑performance RESTful APIs
• Expertise in Identity Management solutions
• Strong database design and SQL development (stored procedures, queries, views)
• Experience with Entity Framework (EF6/EF Core)
• Exposure to microservices or service‑oriented architectures
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern development practices
• Advantageous:
• Azure DevOps and cloud technologies (Azure Functions, Cosmos DB)
• API tools such as Postman and Swagger
• Messaging technologies (RabbitMQ, SignalR)
• Clean coding principles (SOLID, TDD, DDD)
• Additional Requirements:
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong focus on quality, scalability, and performance

Apply now!

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