Graduate C++ Software Engineer – Application Systems

Recruitpro Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpro Solutions is seeking a recent graduate to join the Application Software Team, contributing to operator-facing, mission-critical software used in command-and-control systems.

You will own features from requirements through design, implementation and testing across front-end and back-end development, with exposure to modern C++ and scripting. The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and applying agile processes in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng).
• Exceptional academic record, cum laude or close to it.
• 4-year degree preferred (Bachelor's + Honours).
• Strong interest in general C++ development (not embedded).
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose language (C++ or Java).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash or PowerShell).
• Understanding of OO design and common software patterns.
• Experience with version control (Git, Subversion or Perforce).
• Exposure to Agile methods and/or issue tracking (e.g. Jira).

Responsibilities

• Develop application software for operator-facing, mission-critical systems.
• Take ownership of features from requirements through design, implementation and testing.
• Research and learn new domains and technologies to understand user requirements.
• Contribute to project outputs, including design, testing, documentation and verification artefacts.
• Apply company engineering processes, plans and policies on projects.
• Assist with production efforts related to application software.

Skills

General C++ development

Java or C++ proficiency

Object-oriented design

Git/Subversion/Perforce

Jira/Agile familiarity

Education

BSc Computer Science / BSc Eng / BEng

Tools

Git

Subversion

Perforce

Jira

Job description

Recruitpro Solutions is seeking a recent graduate to join the Application Software Team, contributing to operator-facing, mission-critical software used in command-and-control systems.

You will own features from requirements through design, implementation and testing across front-end and back-end development, with exposure to modern C++ and scripting. The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and applying agile processes in a safety-critical environment.