Principal / Specialist Engineer: Application Software

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003808/EP

Date posted:

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing company has a vacancy for a Senior (Principal) Development Engineer (Software).

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Principal Development Engineer â Software
Geographical area: Western-Cape

Responsibilities:

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. This includes front-end and back-end development.
Research and understand new domains and technologies.
Assist with production efforts as it relates to application software.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

Bachelorâs Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng/BEng)
5 - 10 years of relevant industry experience would be advantageous
Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++, JavaÂ
Proficiency with one or more scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
Understanding of object-oriented design and common software patterns
Experience with collaboration using version control software such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce
Experience working in a team using Agile methods and/or issue tracking software such as Jira

Please apply via our website:

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