Senior Software Engineer – Application Software Development: Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:
. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced developer to take a leading role in the creation of operator-facing software used in command and control (C2) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems.

POSITION INFO:

My client, a technology leader in the development of highly reliable, mission-critical systems, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing Application Software team.

Operating in a formal engineering environment, the successful candidate will help design, develop, test, and maintain application-level software for safety-critical solutions in demanding industries.

Key Responsibilities:

The appointed individual will be responsible for:

• Leading the development of front-end and back-end software features for mission-critical operator applications.
• Managing features through the full development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
• Rapidly acquiring domain and technical knowledge to inform user-centric design decisions.
• Supporting production activities related to software systems.
• Delivering high-quality design, testing, and documentation outputs.
• Applying company engineering processes, standards, and policies to all project work.
• Contributing to general support functions across the broader engineering team as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (BSc Eng. / BEng), or a related field.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as C++, Java, etc.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and common software architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce.
• Experience working within Agile teams using issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant industry or postgraduate software development experience.
• Expertise in modern C++, particularly C++11 and beyond.
• Experience with markup languages and related technologies: XML, JSON, YAML, XSLT, XML Schema.
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (MSc / MEng) is advantageous.

General Attributes:

• Fast learner with the ability to master new tools and technologies quickly.
• Team player with experience collaborating on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

This role is ideal for a senior developer seeking to make a tangible impact on real-world systems. If you are technically strong, quality-driven, and eager to work on advanced engineering projects, this is an opportunity worth pursuing.