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South Africa: Senior Software Engineer – Application Software Development: Somerset West, South Africa

South Africa: Senior Software Engineer – Application Software Development: Somerset West, South Africa

Posted on 2025-06-18 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category IT / Computing / Software
Location ZA  / South Africa

Job Summary

My client, a technology leader in the development of highly reliable, mission-critical systems, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing Application Software team. Operating in a formal engineering environment, the successful candidate will help design, develop, test, and maintain application-level software for safety-critical solutions in demanding industries. Key Responsibilities: The appointed individual will be responsible for: Leading the development of front-end and back-end software features for mission-critical operator applications. Managing features through the full development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, and testing. Rapidly acquiring domain and technical knowledge to inform user-centric design decisions. Supporting production activities related to software systems. Delivering high-quality design, testing, and documentation outputs. Applying company engineering processes, standards, and policies to all project work. Contributing to general support functions across the broader engineering team as needed. Minimum Requirements: A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng), or a related field. Essential Skills and Experience: Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as C++, Java, etc. Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Solid understanding of object-oriented design and common software architecture patterns. Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce. Experience working within Agile teams using issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira). Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 8 years of relevant industry or postgraduate software development experience. Expertise in modern C++, particularly C++11 and beyond. Experience with markup languages and related technologies: XML, JSON, YAML, XSLT, XML Schema. A Masters degree in Computer Science or Engineering (MSc / MEng) is advantageous. General Attributes: Fast learner with the ability to master new tools and technologies quickly. Team player with experience collaborating on complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Self-motivated and capable of working independently. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. This role is ideal for a senior developer seeking to make a tangible impact on real-world systems. If you are technically strong, quality-driven, and eager to work on advanced engineering projects, this is an opportunity worth pursuing.

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