Senior Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design, code, test, and implement APIs and applications in Finance Systems.
• Utilize C# with .NET Framework and .NET Core, along with REACT and Next.JS.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise.

Qualifications And Experience

• Must have a relevant IT Tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years of software engineering experience in building APIs and applications.
• Proven experience in developing APIs and web services (Web API, REST).
• Must be technically proficient in .NET Framework, .NET Core, C#, Web API, REACT, and Next.JS.
• Good understanding of ASP.NET MVC, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and XAML.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and test-driven development is required.
• Must have exposure to SOA and microservices design and principles.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD concepts.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and Red Hat OpenShift (or similar container technologies) is required.

Skills

• IT Architecture Ability to design robust, scalable, and secure system architectures that align with enterprise standards and business requirements.
• Database Administration Proficiency in managing relational and non-relational databases, including optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity, and implementing effective backup and recovery strategies.
• IT Support & Troubleshooting Strong diagnostic skills for identifying and resolving technical issues across applications and infrastructure.
• Quality Management & Assurance Familiarity with QA methodologies
• System Design Skilled in designing end-to-end solutions, including user interfaces, data flows, and service interactions. Adept at documenting designs and translating business requirements into functional specifications.
• Systems Integration Experience integrating disparate systems and services using APIs, middleware, and messaging queues (e.g., Apache Kafka), ensuring seamless data exchange and process automation.
• Service Management Processes Knowledge of ITIL-based service management practices, including incident, change, and configuration management, with a focus on improving service delivery and operational efficiency.

Behaviours

• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
About Us
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that
Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives
and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About The Team
At TFG, technology is the silent engine behind fashion, financial services, and our factory floors. Our Infotec team builds the platforms that power over 3,600 stores and millions of customer moments. From cloud-native retail applications to AI/ML deployments, we solve real-world retail problems at scale. Whether you love engineering, data, architecture, or innovation at the edge—we have room for your kind of talent. Let's build something enduring together.