Senior Software Engineer, Pretoria

This Senior Software Engineer role involves hands-on full-stack web development, with a strong emphasis on C#, .NET, and Angular.

You’ll work within a delivery squad alongside other experienced engineers and product partners, contributing to the development, enhancement, and support of customer-facing systems. We’re looking for a senior engineer who brings depth of experience, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership in day-to-day delivery.

The role 

Build, enhance, and maintain production-grade full-stack web applications using C#, .NET, and Angular, delivering work end-to-endApply strong engineering practices to ensure code quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability, including reviews, testing, and defect fixesCollaborate effectively with engineering and product peers, while owning assigned work and reliably delivering outcomes

Requirements

We’re looking for an experienced full-stack software engineer with strong technical foundations and a track record of delivering quality software.

The ideal candidate has:

8+ years of professional software development experienceStrong full-stack experience with C#/.NET (.NET Core) and Angular (TypeScript)Proven experience building and supporting production web applications using both NoSQL (MongoDB) and relational databases (e.g., MSSQL)A reliable, ownership-driven approach, with deep technical problem-solving skills and strong attention to code quality

Advantageous experience and exposure include:

Python ML/AI-enabled systems Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

With a hybrid or remote focus, we’re primarily looking for candidates based in Cape Town, and we’re also open to applications from Johannesburg and Pretoria.

We are currently only considering applicants who already have the right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship, for this position.

About Vista

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards 

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew 

We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate

Shine a Light 

We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark 

Make it Happen 

We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery 

Chase Great 

We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving 

Benefits

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

We have a range of benefits that include:

Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full dayAnnual volunteer day Defined Contribution Company Pension Scheme Medical Insurance / Medical Aid (after qualifying period) Employee Assistance Programme ServicePaid Sick leave5 days bereavement leave per yearOn-Site Breakfast Bar

If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll love working at Vista.

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.