C++ Developer

Recruiter:

Profession Hub

Job Ref:

210223670

Date posted:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is searching for an experienced C++ Developer to join a highly technical defence project focused on developing a Command and Control system for a missile platform known as the Operations Management System (OMS) The OMS is a distributed, microservice-based system responsible for integrating multiple sensors and subsystems, including radars, inertial navigation systems, and missile launchers. Core capabilities include air picture management, engagement proposal generation, and safety certification.
The project operates in a safety-critical environment, and includes elements of embedded, single-threaded, and bare-metal implementations.

Location: Cape Town

Long term contract

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop C++ microservices based on specifications provided by system engineers
Implement, test, and maintain robust, high-reliability backend services on Linux
Write and maintain unit tests to ensure system correctness and reliability
Integrate and communicate with distributed system components using ZeroMQ and MQTT
Participate in system integration activities involving sensors, launchers, and HMI components
Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including systems engineers and HMI developers

Technical Environment

Programming Languages: C++ (backend), C# (HMI exposure)
Operating System: Linux
Architecture: Distributed, microservice-based systems
Middleware: ZeroMQ, MQTT
HMI: C# with DirectX
Standards: DO-178 (safety-critical certification)
Hardware: Custom consoles, embedded and bare-metal systems

Required Skills & Experience

Strong proficiency in modern C++
Experience developing software on Linux-based systems
Understanding of distributed systems and microservice architectures
Experience with messaging middleware such as ZeroMQ and/or MQTT
Familiarity with unit testing and test-driven development practices
Exposure to safety-critical or certified systems (DO-178 highly advantageous)
Experience with embedded systems, including single-threaded and bare-metal development, is a strong plus

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