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Mid/Senior Backend Developer

VirtuHire is a recruitment agency that connects businesses globally with top-tier remote talent from South Africa, offering a seamless, fully digital hiring process and employer of record services.

VirtuHire

Employee count: 1-10

South Africa only

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Our client in the UK is an insurance platform developing their internal technology to support its range of insurance products and services. The company is looking to strengthen its backend development capabilities to accelerate project delivery and improve internal systems.

You’ll be joining a small, highly collaborative tech team and helping shape the growth of the platform.

Team Size: 4 in-house tech team members (Head of IT, 2 Front-End Developers, 1 Backend Developer)
Company Size: 40 staff

Role Overview

  • Build and enhance internal systems and platforms.
  • Develop and improve backend components.
  • Build robust APIs for internal and external use.
  • Work closely with the Head of IT and current backend developer to accelerate development projects.
  • Contribute ideas and improvements for platform growth.

This is a backend-first role; leadership is not required but taking ownership of your work and solving complex technical problems is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using the Microsoft stack.
  • Build new features and improve existing backend components.
  • Support the evolution of internal platforms.
  • Collaborate with the tech team to deliver scalable solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.

Requirements

  • Strong backend development experience
  • Expertise in .NET / ASP.NET
  • Experience building APIs
  • Experience with Azure cloud services
  • Strong problem-solving skills and technical thinking
  • Ability to work independently in a structured but autonomous environment

Bonus / Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge or interest in AI / AI tooling.
  • Experience in Microsoft-heavy environments.
  • Exposure to C# and VB.NET (C# proficiency alone is acceptable).
  • Industry-specific experience in insurance (optional).

Culture & Fit

Looking for developers who:

  • Think independently and take ownership of their work.
  • Enjoy solving complex problems and contributing ideas.
  • Are comfortable in a structured, autonomous environment.
  • Can help guide platform growth and improvements.

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

South Africa

Hiring timezones

South Africa +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Backend Development.NET DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringAPI DevelopmentBackend Engineer

Skills

.NETASP.NETAPI DevelopmentMicrosoft AzureC#VB.NETBackend DevelopmentAICulture AmpEnhance

About VirtuHire

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At the heart of VirtuHire's mission is a passionate drive to bridge the gap between global businesses and the exceptional, yet often untapped, remote talent pool in South Africa. The company was born from a recognition of the significant challenges businesses face when trying to source skilled professionals remotely. Founders Nicholas and Brandon envisioned a streamlined, fully digital recruitment process designed to simplify hiring while delivering outstanding results. This vision is built on a foundation of core values: Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation. The team at VirtuHire upholds the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all their interactions, ensuring a trustworthy partnership with every client. They are relentlessly committed to delivering a superior service that consistently exceeds expectations, and they continuously seek out innovative solutions to enhance the hiring experience for both companies and candidates.

VirtuHire's culture is centered around making a tangible impact. They position themselves not just as a recruitment agency, but as a strategic partner in building and scaling world-class teams. Their process is meticulously designed to be both efficient and effective. It begins with a deep dive into a client's business needs and vision to ensure perfect alignment. From there, a targeted talent search is launched, sifting through thousands of candidates to present a curated shortlist of the top three within a week, complete with CVs and introductory videos. By handling the logistics of interview scheduling and offering seamless onboarding as an Employer of Record (EOR), VirtuHire manages payroll, compliance, and administrative tasks. This allows their clients to focus on their core growth activities, confident that the recruitment and management of their remote team are in expert hands. This holistic approach empowers businesses to build exceptional teams and transform their workforce with top-tier South African talent.

Employee benefits

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Learning and development budget

Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing sales training.

Company events

Regular team incentives, events, and performance bonuses.

Flexible working hours

Flexible, remote work setup with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Career progression

Opportunities for career progression into Account Executive or Customer Success roles.

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VirtuHire

Company size

1-10 employees

Founded in

2024

Chief executive officer

Nicholas, Brandon

Markets

Digital Staffing PlatformsGlobal Employment SolutionsRemote WorkRecruitmentHuman ResourcesTalent AcquisitionEmployer of Record (EOR)OutsourcingBusiness ServicesWorkforce Management

Employees live in

South Africa
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