Job Description

Mid Snr Application Developer (.NET)
Location: Cape Town (Hybrid 3 days in office)
Industry: Global Financial Services
A global financial services company is seeking an experienced Application Developer to join their Cape Town team in a hybrid capacity.
This role involves supporting and enhancing a critical international application used for claims assessments. You will be part of a globally distributed team, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and external clients to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions. The role balances supporting legacy systems (.NET Framework 4.5, WinForms/WebForms) with an active migration to .NET Core and modern web frameworks, offering both maintenance and modernization experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain applications in line with specifications as part of a project team (including project manager, business analyst, and other stakeholders)
• Ensure smooth integration of applications with other departmental systems as required
• Support existing functionality built on .NET Framework (4.5+) while contributing to the migration towards .NET Core.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant development experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft programming languages, particularly C#
• Strong experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core
• Solid MS SQL Server development background
• Advanced skills in writing T-SQL queries, views, and stored procedures
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps for task tracking, code management, and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to collaborate across time zones and adjust to occasional flexible hours (within reason)

Legacy Environment Exposure (Useful but not essential)

• Experience with WinForms, WebForms, and Console applications on .NET Framework 4.5+
• Familiarity with third-party tools such as DevExpress Express Application Framework (XAF) for WinForms
• Experience working with Visual Studio 2017+
• Experience with DbUp for database migrations
• Exposure to Angular, Blazor, or similar modern frameworks (the application may transition to web)

• Understanding of financial services, insurance, or reinsurance business processes
• Ability to engage directly with business users and perform limited business analysis

Skills Required