Application Programmer

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South Africa only5+ years requiredPublished 4 October 2026Looks fresh

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Experience
5+ years required
Where you can live
South Africa only
Skills and tools
excel, microsoft office, sql, adobe, c#, onboarding
Degree or licence
Mentioned (bachelor)

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Job details

Where you can work
South Africa
Employment type
Not stated by the employer
Advertised pay
Not stated by the employer
Experience
5+ years required
Employer publication date
4 October 2026
First recorded by Psst
12 October 2026
Last checked at the source
10 November 2026

About the job

Who We Are

For over 25 years, the company has helped organizations transform the way they deliver critical communications through innovative technology, secure omnichannel solutions, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Today, we proudly support more than 1,500 clients across a variety of industries, helping businesses communicate more effectively and create stronger customer experiences. What truly sets us apart is our people. We are building a culture where fresh ideas are welcomed, growth is encouraged, and employees are empowered to take on meaningful challenges, make a real impact, and help shape the future of customer communications.

The company's Next Application Programmer

We’re looking for an Application Programmer to develop and maintain reporting and data processing solutions that support accurate, timely client communications and print-and-mail operations. You’ll collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into reliable SQL queries, reports, and automated workflows that meet project deadlines and quality standards. You’ll also troubleshoot technical issues, implement lasting solutions, and help ensure the company delivers dependable service that meets client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data ingestion & transformation: Process and manipulate client data files across varied formats (e.g., XML, Excel, ANSI/ASCII, Postscript/print image), ensuring accuracy and readiness for composition and output.
  • Document composition & workflow development: Design, build, and maintain document templates and workflows for print/mail and electronic presentment using enterprise composition platforms (e.g., Quadient Inspire and/or Exstream).
  • Scripting, automation, and validation: Develop custom scripts/programs to validate data, automate processing steps, and support operational workflows in C#.
  • Testing, troubleshooting, and support: Program, test, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues related to data processing, workflow logic, and intended data usage across new and existing customer setups.
  • Implementation delivery: Collaborate with Project Managers, Customer Service, and other developers to onboard new customers, review existing workflows/templates, and contribute to composition convergence/standardization efforts.
  • Deployment & documentation: Support live deployments and production acceptance; follow implementation/testing/deployment guidelines; maintain internal documentation for issues, resolutions, usage, and training.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (professional experience and/or applicable education).
  • Experience writing scripts or programs to parse, transform, and validate data in C#.
  • Database experience (SQL Server, stored procedures/functions; general DB familiarity).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, work independently and collaboratively, and deliver under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Document composition platform experience in Quadient Inspire ; ability to ramp to proficiency with training.
  • Print-and-mail / variable data programming experience.
  • Strong analytical ability, communication skills, and commitment to quality.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Adobe Suite familiarity helpful for document work.
  • Familiarity with system integration concepts and API configurations; omni-channel output design.

Required Technical Skills

  • C#
  • .NET / .NET Core
  • SQL Server
  • Quadient (Inspire)

Why the company?

Work Environment That Suits You:  Our opportunities come in all shapes and sizes; from fully remote, to in-office, to hybrid; across North America, South Africa, and Europe.

Benefits That Fit:  As of Day 1 of employment, our flexible benefit options have you covered from healthcare to employer-matched retirement savings and everything in between.

Growth That Excites:  We are passionate about nurturing talent from within so this won’t be just a job – it will be a journey.

Time Off That Recharges:  Take the breaks you deserve with our generous PTO policy designed to help you rest, reset, and return at your best.

Refer & Reap the Rewards:  Love working at the company? When you refer talented people to join us, you’ll earn a bonus through our Employee Referral Program. Great people know great people!

Thank you for your interest in the company! Due to the volume of applications we receive, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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