.Net Developer with AWS

Job Information

• Date Opened 10/21/2026
• Job Type Contract
• Work Experience 5
• Industry Financial Services
• City Cape Town
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Zip/Postal Code 7100

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications using the Microsoft .NET technology stack and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The role requires strong backend development skills, experience with cloud-based solutions, and the ability to work collaboratively within an Agile development environment.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software engineering principles, API development, system integration, and cloud-native application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Build, deploy, and support applications hosted on AWS.
• Leverage AWS services to develop scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions.
• Design and implement integrations between applications, databases, and third-party systems.
• Work with relational databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, and write efficient SQL queries.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure applications meet performance, quality, and security standards.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and other developers.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Maintain technical documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a .NET Developer or Software Engineer.
• Strong programming experience in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Experience with .NET Core or modern versions of .NET and ASP.NET Core.
• Practical experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience deploying, developing, or supporting applications on AWS.
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases.
• Understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Technical Skills

Essential Skills

• C#
• .NET Core / .NET
• ASP.NET Core
• RESTful API development
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Git and version control
• Unit testing and debugging

AWS Skills

Experience with relevant AWS services, such as:

• AWS Lambda
• Amazon API Gateway
• Amazon S3
• Amazon RDS
• Amazon DynamoDB
• Amazon CloudWatch
• AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Experience with AWS services will be assessed according to the candidate's practical exposure and the requirements of the development environment.

Advantageous Skills

• Microservices architecture
• Docker and containerisation
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation or Terraform)
• Messaging services and event-driven architecture
• Automated testing frameworks
• Application security and performance optimisation
• AWS Certified Developer or another relevant AWS certification

Personal Attributes