Senior C Engineer

Hire Resolve; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Johannesburg/Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior C Engineer. This role involves designing and developing high-performance C applications in a Linux environment, mentoring junior developers, and driving technical innovation. Candidates should have 5 to 10 years of experience with C programming, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and a strong command of Linux internals. Competitive remuneration offered with an opportunity to shape engineering direction in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience with C programming in a Linux environment.
• Strong command of Linux internals, including system calls, memory management, and file systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable C applications in Linux.
• Mentor and coach junior developers to raise team capability.
• Define and implement testing strategies for comprehensive test coverage.
• Act as a technical liaison with leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

C programming

Linux environment

System architecture

Mentorship

DevOps strategies

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior C Engineer, to be based in Johannesburg/ Pretoria, Gauteng. The candidate will need to have a deep understanding of systems programming in a Linux environment. This role requires an expert-level engineer who not only writes efficient code but also shapes the technical direction, mentors team members, and ensures the integrity of our engineering processes and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Core Development & Design

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable C applications in a Linux environment.
• Lead and optimize system architecture and design decisions for efficiency and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable code and define coding standards and best practices.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement appropriate technologies and solutions.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Mentor and coach junior developers and peers to raise overall team capability.
• Define and enforce high code quality standards across the team.
• Lead technical discussions and foster cross-team collaboration.

Strategic Engineering Influence

• Anticipate and proactively mitigate potential technical issues.
• Provide strategic solutions aligned with long‑term business goals.
• Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement of engineering practices.

System Operations & DevOps

• Define and implement testing strategies, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Design and integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Define DevOps strategies, automate deployment workflows, and manage infrastructure.
• Establish security best practices and ensure systems comply with industry standards.

Cross-functional Engagement

• Act as a technical liaison with leadership, product managers, and key stakeholders.
• Influence product roadmaps and execution plans through deep technical insight.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience with C programming in a Linux environment.
• Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong command of Linux internals, including system calls, memory management, and file systems.

How to Apply

• If you would like to apply for this position, kindly forward your CV to Gaby Turner at [e-mail]
• Alternatively, you may forward your CV to [e-mail]