Lead Developer

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Job Location:

Centurion - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days 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 that 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 a related field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
  • OR a 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 and 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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Please note: If you have not received feedback within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities.

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

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