Senior C# Developer

Date: 11 Mar 2025

Location:

Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

As a C# developer, you would be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software applications using the C# programming language within the .NET framework, primarily focusing on writing clean, efficient, and scalable code to deliver robust solutions across various application types, including web services, desktop applications, and APIs, while collaborating with teams to meet project requirements and deadlines; key duties include coding, debugging, testing, database interaction, and staying updated with the latest .NET technologies

What will make you successful in this role?

Support projects and BAU Teams from concept, technical design through deployment emphasising scalable and maintainable code
Manage code repositories and version control using GitHub
Analysis of change requests received
Provide recommendations and cost or man-day estimates for implementing changes
Test own programs or artefacts to ensure correctness
Test Interfaces to other systems
Debugging of programs
Provide test information to Testers
Implement changes into the Production environment
Document changes implemented and programs
Updates of data model documentation
Problem solving, root cause analysis and user assistance (functional)
Technical support or assistance to others on own programs or systems
Provide standby or support (if and when applicable)

Qualification

Matric
Relevant IT Qualifications (degree or diploma)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience working with software applications using the C# programming language within the .NET framework
Experience with:
- Database technologies (SQL Server, etc.)
- Microservices architecture
- Front-end frameworks (React)
- Testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit, MSTest)
- Web applications, cloud-native applications, and cloud-based applications

Knowledge

Proficient in C# programming language
Strong & solid understanding of the .NET Framework
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
Familiarity with web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Knowledge of design patterns and best practices
Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Basic understanding of UML (Class, Activity, Entity Relation Diagrams, etc.)
Sound knowledge of the Financial Services industry will be a strong recommendation

Personal Attributes

Nimble learning - Contributing independently

Communicates effectively - Contributing independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Tech savvy - Contributing independently

Drives results - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.