Senior C Engineer – Linux Systems Lead & Mentor

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

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.