Principal Software Engineer

Network Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Stellenbosch is seeking a software developer to take a lead role in developing critical software applications. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and possess proficiency in C++, Java, and scripting languages such as Python. Experience in Agile methodologies and version control is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant industry experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in collaboration using version control software.
• Experience working in a team using Agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in application software development.
• Implement features from requirements to testing.
• Research new domains and technologies as needed.

Skills

Proficiency with C++

Proficiency with Java

Proficiency with Python

Understanding of object-oriented design

Experience with Git

Experience with Agile methods

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jira

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will become part of an application software development team responsible for developing software for user applications. The company performs formal software development for highly reliable safety-critical and mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

Includes, but is not limited to, the following :

• Take a lead / specialist role in the development of application software, mainly for operator-facing, mission-critical software used in C2 and ISR systems.
• Take ownership of features from requirements through to design, implementation, and testing for front-end and back-end development.
• Research and understand new domains and technologies sufficiently to understand user requirements and implement features.
• Assist with production efforts related to application software.
• Play a major role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts.
• Implement engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project.
• Perform minor support roles within the company, if required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng).

Required Skills and Experience :

• Proficiency with one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++, Java, etc.
• Proficiency with one or more scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell etc.
• Understanding of object-oriented design and common software patterns.
• Experience with collaboration using version control software such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce.
• Experience working in a team using Agile methods and / or issue tracking software such as Jira.

Recommended Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience would be advantageous.