C++ Software Engineer (Somerset West)

C++ Software Engineer (Somerset West) Technology JenRec Recruitment Cape Town , South Africa Until 2026/07/23 Job description This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys working on highly reliable, safety-critical and mission-critical systems. The successful candidate will play a leading role in developing operator-facing application software used in advanced Command & Control (C2) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) environments. Key Roles and Responsibilities The role includes, but is not limited to, the following: Take a lead or specialist role in the development of mission-critical application software

Own features end-to-end, from requirements analysis through design, implementation and testing (front-end and back-end) Research and rapidly understand new technical domains and technologies to translate user needs into robust software solutions Contribute to production and deployment efforts related to application software Generate key project outputs, including design documentation, test artefacts, verification evidence and production deliverables Apply established engineering processes, plans and policies to assigned projects Provide ad-hoc technical support within the organisation when required Requirements Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering Required Skills & Experience

Expérience

• 510 years relevant industry experience Strong proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and common software patterns Experience using version control systems (Git, Subversion, Perforce, etc.) Experience working in Agile environments and with issue-tracking tools (e.g. Jira) Advantageous Skills & Experience Experience with modern C++ (C++11 and later)

Présentation du poste

Familiarity with markup and data representation technologies (XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, YAML) Postgraduate qualification (Masters Degree in Computer Science or Engineering) Personal Attributes Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technical domains Comfortable working collaboratively in large, multidisciplinary teams Able to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Free. No credit card required. Interested in this role? Sign up to continue Free. No credit card required.

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