C++ Developer

Job Description

• A specialist software development company established in 1989, dedicated to developing high-quality software for the engineering and design industries and is looking for a C++ Developer to join their team in Tokai, Cape Town.

Position Overview

• This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of CAD software used within the civil engineering market, with exposure to international clients and projects.

• You will work as part of an agile team of highly skilled professionals, developing new features and enhancements using C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio within a SCRUM environment. The role offers involvement in the full software development life cycle, including solution design, development, documentation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities

Software Development

• Work collaboratively as part of a software development team using the SCRUM methodology.

• Study and analyse system requirements to understand project objectives.

• Conduct research to identify effective technical solutions.

• Design and develop software solutions to meet specified requirements.

• Write, test, debug, and maintain high-quality C++ code.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.

• Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements for the company's CAD software.

Software Maintenance and Support

• Maintain and improve existing software applications.

• Liaise with the support team through Zoho to assist with customer queries and technical issues.

• Investigate and resolve software defects and bugs.

• Support the continuous improvement and reliability of existing solutions.

Continuous Improvement and Industry Awareness

• Keep up to date with the latest development tools, programming techniques, computing technologies, and software development best practices.

• Stay informed about trends and developments within the Civil Engineering industry.

• Identify opportunities to improve software functionality, performance, and user experience.

What the Company offers

• A hybrid working arrangement based in Tokai, Cape Town.

• Flexible working time options.

• Exposure to international markets and engineering software solutions.

• The opportunity to work across the full software development life cycle.

• A collaborative environment alongside experienced software development professionals.

• The opportunity to develop specialised expertise in CAD software and civil infrastructure design.

Requirements

• Required: BSc in Computer Science or a BEng degree with a strong mathematics focus.

• Advantageous: An educational background in Civil Engineering.

• Proficiency in C++ programming.

• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms used to solve complex problems

Advantageous

• Experience with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) in the Microsoft Visual Studio environment.

• Knowledge of CAD systems and civil infrastructure design software.

• Experience or exposure to civil infrastructure projects and processes.