Job: Development Engineer/ Application Software Developer Graduate

Company : Top Recruitment; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Recruitment in Somerset West seeks an exceptional software engineer intern to join our Application Software team. The role focuses on developing operator-facing, mission-critical software for C2/ISR systems, with ownership from requirements through testing.

You will work on front-end and back-end development, learn modern C++, and use scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell. The position is ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience in safety-critical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, and scripting languages.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Subversion, Perforce).
• Experience in Agile environments and Jira familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop application software for operator-facing, mission-critical systems.
• Own features from requirements to design, implementation, and testing.
• Research and learn new domains and technologies to meet requirements.
• Contribute to production efforts related to application software.
• Create design, testing, documentation, and verification artefacts.
• Assist in implementing engineering processes and policies for projects.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Bash

PowerShell

OO design

design patterns

XML

JSON

YAML

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

Subversion

Perforce

Jira

Job description

Development Engineer/ Application Software Developer Graduate

About

Description

We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Software Engineer / Developer to join our dynamic Application Software team. The ideal candidate will be part of a team that develops mission-critical, operator-facing software for Command and Control (C2) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems. We specialize in creating highly reliable safety-critical systems, and we are looking for individuals who excel in delivering quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop application software primarily for operator-facing, mission-critical systems
• Take full ownership of features from requirement gathering to design, implementation, and testing for both front-end and back-end development
• Research and understand new domains and technologies to implement user requirements effectively
• Contribute to production efforts related to application software
• Play a major role in generating key project outputs including design, testing, documentation, and verification artefacts
• Implement engineering processes, plans, and policies for specific projects
• Provide support as required within the company

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (BSc, BEng)
• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as C++, Java, etc
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software patterns
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Subversion, Perforce)
• Experience working in a collaborative Agile environment and familiarity with tools like Jira
• 2-3 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience is advantageous
• Experience with modern C++ (C++11 and onwards)
• Familiarity with markup languages and associated technologies (XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON, YAML)
• A Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering is a plus

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa.