Mission-Critical Software Developer Intern

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

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.