Senior C# Software Developer

A South African mobile payments and lifestyle company that allows users to pay quickly, securely, and conveniently using their smartphones is on the hunt for a Senior C# Developer to join their dynamic team and help them strengthen their growing tech team.

The current role is for someone with a passion for innovation, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead by example while contributing hands-on to the design and development of innovative solutions.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace technical challenges, and lead through influence, mentorship and collaboration, then this opportunity is for you 

This is what you need to land an interview:

• 5–8 years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or team lead capacity (advantageous).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant work experience.
• Proven experience leading and delivering large-scale systems in production.
• Fintech or payments domain is essential.
• Experience with C#, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript (Golang / Node.js a plus).
• Proficiency in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable APIs.
• Strong AWS experience (Lambda, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, ELB).
• Git, Docker, Postman or RabbitMQ.
• Expert-level knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, serverless, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Strategic thinker able to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Effective communicator across engineering, product, and leadership teams.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and fostering inclusive collaboration.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, capable of navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Reference Number for this position is MAT60763 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Mavis on az.oc.egrem-e@msivam or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 03 Sep 14:13, Closing date 2 Nov