Systems Engineer

Location: Johannesburg North

Our esteemed client in Sandton is urgently looking for a SYSTEMS ENGINEER / CONTRACTING POSITION
Rate per hour highly negotiable

To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimising; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and systems software (i.e. operating systems; data management products; office automation products; embedded systems); and other utility enabling software and related equipment.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions using C# and .NET technologies. The role emphasizes automation (including test automation), Dev Ops integration, and system reliability to enhance operational efficiency within an enterprise environment.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software development
• Proven experience in C#/.NET development and automation
• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Experience in the financial services sector advantageous (not mandatory)

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET / .NET Core
• Experience with test automation (Selenium preferred)
• Experience integrating test automation within Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD pipelines)
• Working knowledge of Azure Test Plans for test management and execution
• Experience in automation development (process automation, scripting, or RPA exposure)
• Solid understanding of API development (RESTful services)
• Database experience (SQL Server or similar)
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of SDLC, Dev Ops practices, and Agile methodologies

Preferred / Advantageous Skills:

• Exposure to Azure cloud platform
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Exposure to enterprise systems and integrations
• Understanding of secure coding practices and regulated environments

Key Success Measures (KPIs):

• Delivery of high-quality, well-tested code
• Improved test automation coverage and execution efficiency
• Successful integration of automated testing into Dev Ops pipelines
• Reduction in production defects through proactive quality engineering
• Timely resolution of incidents and issues
• Contribution to overall system stability and performance

Work Environment:

• Agile and Dev Ops-driven delivery model
• Enterprise-scale systems with governance and compliance requirements
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET frameworks
• Build and enhance automation solutions, including test automation frameworks
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts (Selenium preferred)
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops and Azure Test Plans
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services
• Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and automated testing
• Participate in system design, code reviews, and technical troubleshooting
• Support production environments, including incident resolution and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Infrastructure, Business)
• Adhere to governance, security, and compliance standards
• Contribute to Agile delivery and continuous improvement initiatives