Software Engineer (On-site, Centurion)

VirtuHire; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtuHire in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a dedicated software developer to lead projects through the RTCA 178C software development process. The role includes analyzing system requirements, developing software, and verification.

The ideal candidate has a BEng in Computer Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in safety-critical software development, particularly in military contexts. Join us for a challenging and rewarding career.

Qualifications

• 5 years of software development experience in a safety-critical environment.
• Experience in C/C++ software development.
• Familiarity with military environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse system level requirements and translate them into high-level software requirements.
• Write test cases to evaluate high-level software requirements.
• Develop software source code at embedded and application levels.
• Perform verification and validation of software functionality.
• Lead a small SCRUM team in software integration activities.

Skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Professionalism and strong work ethic

Oral and written communications skills

Estimation of time and effort required for tasks

Problem solving

Education

BEng (Computer Engineering) or BSc equivalent

Job description

TThis role will be primarily focused on taking the company products through the RTCA 178C software development process, i.e. planning, establishment of requirements, design, development, verification and validation, together with project maintenance and wrap-up.

Responsibilities

• Analyse system level requirement and translate into software high level requirements.
• Write test cases to evaluate high level software requirement.
• Write/Review Traditional V Model (RTCA 178C) documentation.
• Develop software source code (embedded and application level).
• Verification and validation of software functionality.
• Participate in software integration activities including defect investigation and resolution.
• Perform technical leadership for small SCRUM based team.

Experience

• C/C++ Software Development.
• Safety Critical Software Environment.
• 5 years Software Development.
• Experience in military environment (advantageous).

Competencies

• Requirements Analysis and Writing.
• Embedded Operation Systems.

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Estimation of time and effort required for tasks.
• Problem solving.

Qualification

• BEng (Computer Engineering) or BSc equivalent.