Software Engineer

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (.NET & AWS) to join our innovative technology team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise-grade applications, leveraging modern .NET technologies and AWS cloud services. This role emphasizes cloud-native development, microservices architecture, and secure, high-performance coding practices. It is ideal for a skilled engineer who thrives in collaborative Agile environments, embraces continuous learning, and is passionate about delivering robust, future-ready software solutions.   Key Responsibilities Development & Architecture Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using C# and .NET Core / .NET 6+. Build microservices-based architectures with reusable and modular components. Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and RDS. Write clean, maintainable, and secure code following best practices and coding standards. Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and services with front-end systems. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of applications. Tooling & Pipelines Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Configure containerized deployments using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes / EKS. Monitor and optimize application performance using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools. Maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated test frameworks to ensure application quality. Collaboration & Process Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other software engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Mentor junior developers and support team growth and skill development. Translate functional and technical requirements into high-quality software solutions.   Requirements & Qualifications Must-Have Skills: 6+ years of professional software development experience with .NET Core / .NET 6+. Strong proficiency in C# and object-oriented programming. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application design. Experience developing microservices architectures. Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes / EKS. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment processes. Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, DynamoDB, or similar). Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and secure software development practices. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning. Highly Desirable Skills: Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., SNS/SQS, Kafka). Knowledge of serverless development patterns using AWS Lambda and API Gateway. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Exposure to unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit) and test-driven development (TDD). Understanding of performance optimization, monitoring, and observability in cloud environments.   Education & Certifications Education: Bachelor’s degree, higher certificate, or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field. Certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate(optional but advantageous) AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (or Professional) (optional but advantageous) Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (optional but advantageous)   Additional Information Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal) Salary: Market Related  Location Options: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote Must be located in South Africa or have a valid work permit for South Africa