Senior back- end python c# software engineer - sandton - r1.3m pa

If you're a passionate Back-End Software Engineer who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys building scalable, modern systems, this opportunity is your next big career move.

Join a team where your work directly impacts how millions of South Africans manage their financial lives.

Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology 6+ years' proven experience in back-end software development using . NET (C#) and Python for enterprise-grade applications Experience designing, developing, and maintaining microservices and event-driven architectures in production Strong experience architecting and implementing cloud solutions on AWS (EKS, Lambda, RDS, MSK, S3, Elasti Cache) Hands‑on experience automating infrastructure using Terraform and Git Ops workflows (Argo CD, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins) Practical experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments Exposure to observability practices (metrics, logging, tracing) and modern monitoring tools Demonstrated collaboration with cross‑functional teams (Dev Ops, QA, Product, Architecture) Experience mentoring junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and contributing to engineering standards Core Technical Expertise Strong programming skills in C# (. NET 7/8/9) and Python (Fast API) Deep understanding of AWS services (IAM, EKS, RDS, MSK/Kafka, Lambda, Elasti Cache) Advanced Terraform proficiency (modules, state, environment provisioning) Solid grasp of microservices, REST/g RPC APIs , and event-driven design Database proficiency: Postgre SQL, SQL Server, My SQL Strong CI/CD knowledge (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Jenkins) Excellent understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools: Instana, Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry Position Details

Reference Number: GZ60946

Type: Permanent

Location: Sandton

Salary: Up to R1.3m per annum , negotiable based on experience and capability

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