Somerset West: Software Engineer (Python and C++) Somerset West posted by Datafin
Job Description
Somerset West – Western Cape – South Africa
- Design, develop, and maintain software including software for payload control, payloads emulators, relay applications, mission logic, etc.
- Manage and optimise Docker environments for mission system appliances.
- Enhance software productivity by maintaining CI pipelines, integrated development platforms (IDPs), and build systems.
- Develop and support other general software productivity tools.
- 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; and
- Perform minor support roles within the company, if required.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng).
- Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: Python, C++, Java etc.
- Possesses practical experience with modern Python (3.10+), including developing distributable applications and packaging Python projects for reuse and deployment.
- Strong knowledge of the Python Standard Library and common third-party libraries such as lxml, numpy, and argparse.
- Familiarity with markup languages and related technologies, including XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, and YAML.
- Proficiency with containerisation technologies such as Docker.
- Solid understanding of the Linux operating system, particularly distributions like Debian and Ubuntu.
- Competence in one or more scripting languages, such as Bash, Batch, or PowerShell.
- Hands-on experience with version control systems, including Git, Subversion, or Perforce
- Experience working within Agile teams and/or using issue tracking tools like Jira; and 23 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience would be advantageous.
- 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).
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