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Principal / Specialist Engineer : Application Software (Somerset West)

Datafin RecruitmentZA

12 days ago

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Job title : Principal / Specialist Engineer : Application Software (Somerset West)

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : October 14, 2025

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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).

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