Lead Developer

Network1

Job Location:

Centurion - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Software Development

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Lead Developer to join their team. This role is suited to a technically strong and experienced development professional with a passion for building secure scalable identity solutions while leading delivery within a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving high-quality software delivery defining technical architecture and ensuring best practices across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership in the delivery of Identity Management and data-driven solutions within the development team
Drive the successful delivery of strategic projects within agreed timelines budget and quality standards
Design and define architecture and technical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Ensure adherence to best practice development testing and quality assurance standards
Maintain and enhance existing systems without introducing defects while supporting modernisation initiatives
Oversee and contribute to system support and maintenance within required turnaround times
Mentor and coach junior developers fostering knowledge sharing and technical growth within the team
Ensure development processes standards and toolsets are effectively applied and maintained
Collaborate with stakeholders to align delivery with broader IT and business strategy
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying risks inefficiencies and optimisation opportunities
Maintain accurate documentation of systems processes and enhancements

Requirements:

Degree / Diploma in Information Technology or related field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience OR
Minimum of 8 years relevant development experience

Technical Skills:

Strong experience in C# .NET Core and SQL Server
Proven experience building high-performance scalable APIs and RESTful services
Solid experience with Identity Management solutions and authentication frameworks
Experience with Entity Framework (EF6 and/or EF Core)
Advanced SQL skills including database design complex queries views and stored procedures
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman and Swagger
Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies
Understanding of software design principles such as SOLID KISS and clean coding practices

Advantageous:

Experience with Azure DevOps and cloud-based technologies (e.g. Azure Functions Cosmos DB)
Experience with Microservices / Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Exposure to tools and frameworks such as RabbitMQ SignalR and OData
Experience with IIS configuration
Familiarity with modern authentication standards and protocols

Key Competencies:

Strong leadership and technical decision-making ability
Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and quality orientation
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence

This role is based fully in-office in Centurion.

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For more information contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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Required Experience:

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership in the delivery of Identity Management and data-driven solutions within the development team
Drive the successful delivery of strategic projects within agreed timelines budget and quality standards
Design and define architecture and technical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Ensure adherence to best practice development testing and quality assurance standards
Maintain and enhance existing systems without introducing defects while supporting modernisation initiatives
Oversee and contribute to system support and maintenance within required turnaround times
Mentor and coach junior developers fostering knowledge sharing and technical growth within the team
Ensure development processes standards and toolsets are effectively applied and maintained
Collaborate with stakeholders to align delivery with broader IT and business strategy
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying risks inefficiencies and optimisation opportunities
Maintain accurate documentation of systems processes and enhancements

Requirements:

Degree / Diploma in Information Technology or related field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience OR
Minimum of 8 years relevant development experience

Technical Skills:

Strong experience in C# .NET Core and SQL Server
Proven experience building high-performance scalable APIs and RESTful services
Solid experience with Identity Management solutions and authentication frameworks
Experience with Entity Framework (EF6 and/or EF Core)
Advanced SQL skills including database design complex queries views and stored procedures
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman and Swagger
Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies
Understanding of software design principles such as SOLID KISS and clean coding practices

Advantageous:

Experience with Azure DevOps and cloud-based technologies (e.g. Azure Functions Cosmos DB)
Experience with Microservices / Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Exposure to tools and frameworks such as RabbitMQ SignalR and OData
Experience with IIS configuration
Familiarity with modern authentication standards and protocols

Key Competencies:

Strong leadership and technical decision-making ability
Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and quality orientation
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence

Required Experience:

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