Remote Aviation Software Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Aviation Software Developer to join a distributed engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement software for flight planning, data analysis, and simulation, working across Java, Python, and C++ in a fully remote setup.

Collaborate with product managers and aviation experts to deliver robust, scalable applications that enhance efficiency and safety in aviation. Strong background in high-performance computing and cloud/container tech is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for complex systems.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages used in HPC and data processing.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OO design.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and deploy high-quality software applications for aviation-specific use cases using languages like Java, Python, or C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Optimize application performance, ensure data integrity, and implement effective error handling and logging mechanisms.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in software development and aviation technology.

Skills

Software development

High-performance computing

Data processing

Algorithms

Object-oriented design

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Python

C++

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Remote Aviation Software Developer to join their innovative engineering team. In this fully remote role, you will design, develop, and implement cutting-edge software solutions that support various aspects of aviation operations, from flight planning and management to data analysis and simulation. You will work collaboratively with a distributed team of engineers, product managers, and aviation experts to deliver robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications that drive efficiency and safety in the aviation sector. This position offers the flexibility of remote work coupled with the challenge of contributing to critical aviation technology advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and deploy high-quality software applications for aviation-specific use cases using languages like Java, Python, or C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Optimize application performance, ensure data integrity, and implement effective error handling and logging mechanisms.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in software development and aviation technology.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Software Developer , with a significant portion focused on complex systems development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to high-performance computing and data processing.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget for continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects that have a real impact on the aviation industry.