Junior Software Engineer (C++ Middleware & Interfaces)

smartec.sg; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

smartec.sg in Singapore seeks a hands-on Software Engineer to develop and maintain a customised C++ middleware solution and its interfaces. You will work under guidance, gaining expertise in C++, system integration, networking, testing, and configuration management.

The role focuses on implementing middleware components, supporting integration across customer and internal systems, and contributing to thorough unit and integration testing. Strong documentation and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant software-development experience.
• Good foundation in C++ programming, including OO design and memory management.
• Familiarity with Git or another source-control system.
• Familiarity with Linux or willingness to develop Linux-based development skills.
• Ability to read technical specifications and document work clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software modules under supervision.
• Implement middleware functions, adapters, protocol handlers, parsers, data-conversion logic, and config functions.
• Support integration of software interfaces between the middleware and customer/internal systems.
• Write clean, maintainable C++ code following project standards.
• Develop unit tests and support integration, system, and acceptance testing.
• Investigate defects, analyse logs, reproduce issues, and support corrective actions.
• Prepare technical artefacts: documentation, test records, config files, release notes.

Skills

C++ programming

Object-oriented design

Memory management

Linux development

Git

System integration

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Tools

CMake

Makefiles

Docker

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Job description

About The Role

Support the development, testing, integration, and maintenance of a customised C++ middleware solution and its associated software interfaces. The role provides hands-on implementation capability within a supervised engineering environment, with opportunities to develop expertise in C++, system integration, communications protocols, testing, and software configuration management.

Support the development, testing, integration, and maintenance of a customised C++ middleware solution and its associated software interfaces. The role provides hands-on implementation capability within a supervised engineering environment, with opportunities to develop expertise in C++, system integration, communications protocols, testing, and software configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software modules under the guidance of the Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead.
• Implement middleware functions, software adapters, protocol handlers, message parsers, data-conversion logic, configuration functions, and diagnostic features.
• Support the integration of software interfaces between the middleware solution and customer, third-party, or internal systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code in accordance with project coding standards and software-development processes.
• Develop unit tests and support integration, system, and acceptance testing activities.
• Investigate software defects, analyse logs and diagnostic data, reproduce reported issues, and support corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain technical artefacts such as source-code documentation, test records, configuration files, software release notes, and installation instructions.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from the Senior Software Engineer and project team.
• Use Git and approved configuration-management processes to manage source code, branches, baselines, and software releases.
• Support build, deployment, and test-environment setup activities, including Linux-based development and integration environments.
• Assist with customer demonstrations, factory acceptance testing, site integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting when required.
• Participate in technical discussions with system engineers and other disciplines to understand interface requirements, expected data flows, and integration constraints.
• Maintain awareness of software quality, cybersecurity, and configuration-control requirements relevant to the project.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant software-development experience.
• Good foundation in C++ programming, including object-oriented design, memory management, debugging, and standard data structures.
• Basic understanding of software-development lifecycle practices, including requirements, implementation, testing, defect tracking, and version control.
• Familiarity with Git or another source-control system.
• Familiarity with Linux or willingness to develop competence in a Linux-based software-development environment.
• Ability to read technical specifications, follow structured development tasks, and document work clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Experience in C++, Linux, embedded systems, networking, middleware, or systems integration.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, sockets, REST APIs, serial communications, or basic client-server architectures.
• Exposure to JSON, XML, YAML, CSV, or other structured data formats.
• Exposure to CMake, Makefiles, automated tests, CI/CD, Docker, or scripting using Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with unit-test frameworks for C++.
• Interest in communications systems, industrial automation, maritime systems, defence systems, IoT, robotics, or real-time software environments.