ENVIRONMENT: A highly skilled Specialist Product Engineer is sought by a dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Provider to fill a 12-Month Contract role. You will work on a comprehensive technology stack that includes Back-end services, microservices, web APIs, databases, scheduling services, client applications (WPF), websites (Blazor), and Excel add-ins (Excel DNA). While knowledge of AWS is a plus, your primary focus will be on developing and improving our robust, in-house solutions. Candidates must have 5+ years C#.Net – with specialization in at least one current methodology, DevOps and Agile methodologies, including tooling, automation, and monitoring, Object-Oriented Design, REST & CI/CD with 3+ years’ experience within the Financial industry.   DUTIES: Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an Agile team environment to address technical requirements with high-quality solutions. Follow Test-Driven Development principles and engage in constructive code reviews with colleagues. Develop a deep understanding of application functionality, business processes, and workflows. Continuously enhance system and infrastructure monitoring. Support the team in migrating platform components to AWS. Diagnose production issues and assist production support staff. Actively participate in all Agile processes. Contribute to project planning and management, including releases, risk management, testing, and integration.   REQUIREMENTS: 5+ Years experience – Development experience. Expertise in C# .Net development, with specialization in at least one current methodology. Proficiency in DevOps and Agile methodologies, including tooling, automation, and monitoring. Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the application of design patterns and paradigms. Knowledge of messaging protocols and web services, such as REST. Ability to create and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines. 3+ Years experience – Financial industry experience.   Advantageous – AWS Cloud experience / Certifications.   ATTRIBUTES: Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.