The above vacancy exists within the IT Systems Department and reports to the General Manager: Information Technology. The purpose of this role is to design scalable solutions, guide a technical team, ensuring code quality and delivering software projects aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be someone who has successfully completed a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field and must be Microsoft certified with at least 10 years-experience working within a similar environment.
Key Performance areas:
- Lead a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
- Architect, design, and develop scalable, high-performance applications using the .NET framework (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core).
- Translate business and technical requirements into well-architected, high-quality, and maintainable software solutions.
- Enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and provide technical mentorship to team members.
- Collaborate with IT Developers, Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
- Champion continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and DevOps practices within the team.
- Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement in architecture, tools, processes, and development practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure application security, performance optimization, and maintainability.
Minimum requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field. (Master’s degree advantageous)
- Microsoft certification in .NET or Azure will be beneficial.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in .NET development, including C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a technical leadership role, managing development teams.
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and agile delivery practices.
- Solid experience with RESTful APIs, Entity Framework, LINQ, and SQL Server.
- Experience in cloud-based development (preferably Microsoft Azure or AWS).
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, or React.
- Good understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment tools.
Core Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Passion for technology, innovation, and mentoring others.
- High attention to detail and quality standards
- High integrity and professional ethics
- Passion for technology, innovation and mentoring others
If you are confident that you have the necessary qualification and experience to perform the above mentioned duties, please forward your CV (stating which position you are applying for) in confidence to recruit@samro.org.za
Closing Date: 07 March 2026
All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity policy.
If you do not receive a response from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.