Graduate Software Engineer (Application Software, C++)

Recruitpro Solutions; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 350.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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).

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

General C++ development

Java or C++ proficiency

Object-oriented design

Git/Subversion/Perforce

Jira/Agile familiarity

Educación

BSc Computer Science / BSc Eng / BEng

Herramientas

Git

Subversion

Perforce

Jira

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a software and systems engineering company that builds highly reliable, safety-critical and mission-critical systems. They are looking for a recent graduate with a real passion for general C++ development to join their Application Software Team.

You'll work on operator-facing, mission-critical software used in command-and-control (C2) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. You'll own features from requirements through design, implementation and testing, across front-end and back-end development.

Key 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

Minimum Requirements

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

Advantageous

• Personal, university or other projects completed in C++
• Modern C++ (C++11 onwards)
• XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON and YAML
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• 2-3 years' relevant industry or postgraduate experience

Personal Attributes

• Learns fast and absorbs new information quickly
• Works well in a team and independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High standard of written and verbal English

Please note that if you have not been contacted within two weeks that your application has been unsuccessful.

Applications close 30 October 2026.