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Western Cape: Principal/ Specialist Engineer: Application Software posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

Western Cape: Principal/ Specialist Engineer: Application Software posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

Posted on 2025-07-27 00:00:00

Job Summary

Requirements:
 

Minimum Qualifications 
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng). 

Required Skills and Experience 
Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++,Java etc; 
Proficiency with one or more scripting languages:  Python, Bash, PowerShell; 
Understanding of object-oriented design and common software patterns; 
Experience with collaboration using version control software such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce; 
Experience working in a team using Agile methods and/or issue tracking software such as Jira. 

Recommended Skills and Experience 
5 – 10 years of relevant industry experience would be advantageous;
Modern C++ experience, especially C++11 and onwards; 
Markup languages and associated technologies including XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, 
YAML;
Master’s Degree in Computer Science (MSc) or Engineering (MSc Eng. / MEng). 

General skills 
Ability to learn fast and absorb new information quickly; 
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects; 
Ability to work independently; 
Strong problem-solving skills; 
High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

Roles & Responsibilities
 

Includes the following, but is not limited to:  
Take a lead / specialist role in the development of application software, mainly for operator-facing, 
mission-critical software used in C2 and ISR systems; 
Take ownership of features from requirements through design, implementation, and testing for front
end and back-end development; 
Research and understand new domains and technologies sufficiently to understand user requirements 
and implement features; 
Assist with the company’s production efforts related to application software; 
Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation,  production and verification artefacts; 
Implement company engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project; 
Perform minor support roles within the company, if required.

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