Senior Software Engineer

Air Chefs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech company in Stellenbosch is looking for a Software Engineer to develop scalable systems. You'll execute full life cycle software development, ensuring high-quality code while integrating solutions into existing platforms. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering and proficiency in C/C++, GoLang, and Linux systems. A collaborative team culture emphasizes innovation and technical expertise, offering opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications technologies.
• Ability to write efficient and documented code.

Responsibilities

• Execute full life cycle software development.
• Translate requirements into software architecture and design.
• Integrate software into hardware and existing platforms.

Skills

C/C++

GoLang

Linux

Shell scripting

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Grafana

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Jenkins

MySQL

Job description

Software Engineer

Overview

The role focuses on building next-generation scalable systems that manage capture bandwidth efficiently and minimise user interaction. The engineering team is working across areas such as internet traffic reduction, programmable switches, communication protocols, system control logic, and monitoring.

Team Culture

The environment is collaborative, learning-oriented, results-driven, and customer-focused. Agile and Scrum methodologies are followed, with exposure to a wide variety of technologies and opportunities to work with subject matter experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute full life cycle software development.
• Translate requirements into software architecture and design.
• Write well-designed, testable, documented, efficient code.
• Integrate software into hardware and existing platforms.
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Document and maintain software functionality.
• Act as subject matter expert.
• Ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering with at least 3 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience with C/C++ or GoLang.
• Proficiency in Linux-based systems and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with source control procedures and systems (preferably Git).

Personal Attributes

• Willingness to gain in-depth knowledge of telecommunications technologies, procedures, and protocols.
• Innovative problem solver, critical thinker, detail-oriented.
• Strong communicator, able to challenge and contribute during design reviews.
• Self-starter, motivated, and collaborative.

Beneficial

• Masters degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with distributed systems (databases, RPC, deployment, monitoring, configuration).
• Knowledge of telecommunications technologies.
• Exposure to Java, P4, VHDL, GRPC, Thrift, Grafana.
• FPGA design experience.
• Familiarity with Agile development and release processes.

Tech Environment

C++ GoLang Java Grafana Elasticsearch Salt Proxmox Jenkins Git MySQL PostgreSQL GRPC Thrift P4