C++ Software Engineer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role requires proven experience in C++ development, software lifecycle knowledge, and system architecture design. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in programming. Responsibilities include analyzing project specifications, developing applications, and generating required documentation. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects while adhering to quality management standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ industry experience in programming, including 3 years in C++.
• Hands-on experience with software development, including implementation and maintenance of projects.
• Experience in system and architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Analyse needs and generate specifications and project plans.
• Design and develop software applications.
• Generate required functional and architectural documents.

Skills

C++ programming

System architecture design

Software development life cycle (SDLC)

Firmware development

Integration testing

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Computer/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer with proven experience in developing, testing and implementation of C++ applications to join their team. Experience in different software languages and some in firmware applications is also required. The ideal candidate will also have experience in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Experience in software system and/or architecture design will be a major benefit.

Responsibilities

• Analyse needs and generate specifications and project plan.
• Generate required functional/architectural and interface documents.
• Design and develop software applications.
• Test/review on a regular basis with project team and/or end users.
• Generate Acceptance Test Instructions (ATI) and corresponding Acceptance Test Result sheets (ATR).
• Generate applicable manuals.
• Generate required development documentation.
• Design system architecture.
• Initiate specific applications to be developed.
• Oversee PC & OS units and architectures that need to be maintained for the system lifecycle purposes.
• Comply with company policies, like OHS, etc.
• Agree to do non-software related work, like electronics, firmware, hardware, C& I, etc., when required.
• Perform proficient soldering joints where soldering may be required to execute tasks.
• Know and adhere to processes required to maintain certification.

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in Electrical/ Electronic/ Mechatronic/ Computer/ Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years’ industry experience in programming and high-level language of C++ (a minimum of 3 years C++), C, C#, Visual Studio.
• Hands‑on experience in software development having been responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of two or more projects/products.
• Experience (minimum 2 years) in system and architecture design.
• Experience in Software and Hardware integration and testing.
• Experience in Software & Firmware development and the integration of it into hardware.
• Experience in adhering to a QMS.
• C++ is essential with the ability to code in the language.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of documentation (specifications and quality management system).
• Familiarity with unit testing, performance analyses, loading of resources, and end-to-end integration test.

Benefits

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.co.za or email us: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.