Senior Software Engineer: Lead Architect & Mentor

A prestigious university in South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver complex software solutions. The role demands extensive experience in modern development environments, particularly with C#, MAUI/Xamarin, and SQL databases. The ideal candidate will lead project delivery while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the highest quality standards. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to innovative projects that have a direct impact on the academic community. Key responsibilities include: • Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications using C# and MAUI/Xamarin. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. • Mentoring junior developers to ensure knowledge sharing and skill development. • Leading project delivery to ensure timely and within budget completion. • Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve software development processes. The successful candidate will have: • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • At least 5 years of experience in software development using C# and MAUI/Xamarin. • Strong understanding of SQL databases and ability to design and implement database solutions. • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior developers. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to innovative projects that have a direct impact on the academic community.