Principal Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022773/RS

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an exceptional and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join its dynamic Application Software Team

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for an exceptional and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join its dynamic Application Software Team

The successful candidate will become part of an application software development team responsible for developing software for user applications. The company performs formal software development for highly reliable safety-critical and mission-critical systems

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following, but is not limited to:
1.1. Take a lead / specialist role in the development of application software, mainly for operator-facing, mission-critical software used in C2 and ISR systems;
1.2. Take ownership of features from requirements through design, implementation, and testing for front-end and back-end development;
1.3. Research and understand new domains and technologies sufficiently to understand user requirements and implement features;
1.4. Assist with production efforts related to application software;
1.5. Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts;
1.6. Implement engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project; and
1.7. Perform minor support roles within the company, if required.

2. REQUIREMENTS
2.1. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng).
2.2. Required Skills and Experience
2.2.1. Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++,Java etc;
2.2.2. Proficiency with one or more scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell etc;
2.2.3. Understanding of object-oriented design and common software patterns;
2.2.4. Experience with collaboration using version control software such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce; and
2.2.5. Experience working in a team using Agile methods and/or issue tracking software such as Jira.
2.3. Recommended Skills and Experience
2.3.1. 5 - 10 years of relevant industry experience would be advantageous;

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