{"id":3648625,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vkb-back-end-developer-vkb-it-head-office-reitz","title":"Back End Developer - VKB I&T, Head Office Reitz","company":{"id":4495707,"name":"VKB","domain":null,"url":"https://alion.io/company/vkb-2","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Simplify","truth_index":null},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["South Africa"],"countries":["ZA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":".NET","optional":false},{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"Bootstrap","optional":false},{"name":"C#","optional":false},{"name":"Entity Framework Core","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"GraphQL","optional":false},{"name":"JQuery","optional":false},{"name":"Rest API","optional":false},{"name":"Scrum","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T16:32:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":40,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":40},"description":"Introduction to the VKB Group\nThe VKB Group is an agricultural company providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Apart from its various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK.\nOur roots are firmly planted in agriculture, with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.\nThis \"house of brands\", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.\nWhy this role matters?\n\nThis role will be responsible for designing, developing and/or maintaining server-side applications, APIs, and databases which services front end applications. Solutions will primarily be based on the .NET ecosystem.\nYou will work with business representatives, analysts, front-end developers, integration developers and QA engineers to deliver functionally accurate, secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions.\nWhat success looks like?\n\nSuccess in this role would be demonstrated by consistently delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing .NET back-end solutions that meet business requirements and integrate seamlessly with front-end applications. The successful candidate takes ownership of projects from design through deployment, collaborates effectively with technical and business teams, produces high-quality, well-tested code, resolves issues proactively, and contributes to continuous improvements that enhance system performance, reliability, and the overall user experience.\nWho are we looking for:\n\nRespectful Customer Servicing\nExcellent communication and teamwork abilities.\nTakes ownership of own accountabilities\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills.\nAttention to detail and a passion for creating great user experiences.\nFinds relevant facts to resolve service requests\nManages own time, development, stress and conflict\nAbility to work in a dynamic environment using Agile/Scrum methods\nMinimum requirements, including:\nQualifications Required\nMatric,\nIT Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).\nDesired Experience5+ years of experience in back-end development\n\nLanguages\nRead and Write, English and/or Afrikaans\nOther languages will be beneficial\nLocation\nPreferred - On site in Reitz in the Free State\nHybrid will be an option depending on experience (Resident in SA will be a requirement)\nCompetencies\n\nAbility to review business requirements and translate these into appropriate solution designs\nAbility to take relevant business requirements and solution designs and develop code which enable these.\nAbility to ensure that the code that was developed is functionally and technically sound.\nAbility to make use of DevOps code repositories and deployment pipelines.\nAbility to engage business and demonstrate the solutions that were developed\nSkills Required\nProficiency in C# and strong knowledge of the .NET Core / .NET Framework.\nExperience with Entity Framework / EF Core or similar ORM tools.\nStrong understanding of SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, optimization).\nFamiliarity with RESTful API design and integration.\nKnowledge of asynchronous programming, multithreading, and concurrency in .NET.\nExperience with DevOps, Git or other version control systems.\nSolid understanding of software design principles (SOLID, OOP, layered architecture).\nExperience with JQuery, Bootstrap etc.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and maintain server-side applications using C#, .NET Core / .NET Framework.\nBuild and consume RESTful APIs (and/or GraphQL, if relevant).\nDevelop scalable, secure, and high-performance services.\nWork with SQL Server (and other relational/non-relational databases) to design schemas, optimize queries, and manage data.\nImplement authentication, authorization, and data security best practices.\nWrite unit tests, integration tests, and ensure code quality through reviews and documentation.\nCollaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs with client-facing applications.\nParticipate in the full software development lifecycle (design, coding, testing, deployment, monitoring).\nMonitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues.\nStay updated with best practices, emerging trends, and technologies in back-end development.\n\nImportant Information for Applicants\nVKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.\nWhen applying, please ensure that:\nYou use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.\nYou upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.\nYour CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.\nSupporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.\nYour profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.\nA Note on Honesty and Integrity\nAs part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.\nAt VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.\nWe respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. 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