Company:
Datafin Recruitment
Industry: ICT / Telecommunication
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelors, Masters
Experience: 5 – 10 years
Province: Western Cape
City:
Field: ICT / Computer
ENVIRONMENT:
- A well-established technology and automation solutions provider is seeking a passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join its Application Software Team, where the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing software for user applications with a strong focus on highly reliable safety-critical and mission-critical systems, requiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng./BEng) and proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as C++ or Java.
DUTIES
- 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 their 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 their engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project; and
- Perform minor support roles within the company, if required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng).
Required Skills and Experience
- 5 – 10 years of relevant industry experience
- Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++,Java etc;
- Proficiency with one or more scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell etc;
- Understanding of object-oriented design and common software patterns;
- Experience with collaboration using version control software such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce; and
- Experience working in a team using Agile methods and/or issue tracking software such as Jira.
Recommended Skills and Experience
- Modern C++ experience, especially C++11 and onwards;
- Markup languages and associated technologies including XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, YAML; and
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science (MSc) or Engineering (MSc Eng. / MEng).
ATTRIBUTES:
- 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; and
- High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
