Senior Software Engineer

Six Sense Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Sense Consulting is seeking a senior software engineer with a deep background in Python development and large-scale project experience. The role emphasizes strong Linux expertise, containerized environments, and a commitment to software quality and secure practices.

Applicants should have a track record in test-driven development, code review, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This position offers opportunities to influence architecture and system reliability within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum a B.Tech/B.Sc in CS/CE or related field.
• 10 years of software engineering experience, preferably in an engineering project environment with a strong software focus.
• Experience in Python development, testing, deployment and support of large-scale projects.

Skills

Python

Linux

Test-driven development

Software quality assurance

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

B.Tech/B.Sc Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Containers

Kubernetes

JIRA

Google Drive

Job description

Qualification:

• B.Tech/B.Sc Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 10 years experience in a software engineering environment, preferably in an engineering project environment with a strong software focus

Experience:

• Experience in a software engineering environment, preferably in an engineering development project environment with a strong software focus.
• Python programming language and experience in development, testing, development, commissioning, release and support of large scale projects in Python.
• Technical knowledge of development in Linux operating systems (experience in system administration of such will be beneficial).
• Technical experience in architecture design and development of large software projects (experience with control and monitoring will be beneficial.
• Quality assurance processes and software development processes and willingness to participate in improving software development processes and software quality procedures.
• Test-driven development and integration testing techniques, methodologies and frameworks; and supporting systems like revision control.
• Experienced in computer and environment setup and configuration, including the use of containers, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledgeable to analyse and implement cybersecurity threats suggested.
• Developing applications targeted for the Linux operating system.
• Implementation of project management and system engineering principles.

Knowledge:

• Modern software collaboration tools such as Github, Containers, Google Drive, JIRA.
• Python programming language.
• Database development, real-time sensor messaging management.
• Knowledgeable or willing to learn to develop and design ML models.

Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.sixsense.co.za for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.