Job Description

Our client based in Cape Town is currently seeking the skills of a Manager: Software Engineering
Main Job Function

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical management, design, development, maintenance and system integration services
• Manage and provide technical guidance to a team of software engineers responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the control and monitoring software and graphical user interface
• Design, develop and maintain of real-time control and monitoring software including control of hardware
• Maintain legacy software systems based on operating systems such as OS/2, Windows XP
• Understand legacy software codes and develop software compatible with modern technology
• Provide input to the architectural decisions to enhance system efficiency
• Ensure that software is developed in a structured manner following the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
• Contribute to maturing software quality assurance processes and implementation
• Compile and maintain software technical documentation and repositories
• Manage system level projects ensuring successful completion of projects within budget and on schedule.
• Provide coaching and mentoring other staff member and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or related fields (NQF 7)

Criteria

• Minimum 8 years' experience in software engineering, inclusive of 2 years in a technical lead position
• Experience with developing device drivers
• Experience with code version control software tools
• Experience in project management
• Experience with test-driven development and integration testing techniques
• Experience in guiding technical designs throughout the product lifecycle
• Solid technical knowledge on software development based on object-oriented languages such as java, C++, Python
• Hands-on experience with developing real-time control and monitoring systems
• Hands-on experience developing distributed systems, databases, GUI and backend APIs
• Programming experience (PLC programming and/or embedded systems programming)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocol
• Software architecture definition and evaluation
• Knowledge of SDLC processes
• Good mechanical and electronics aptitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a safety conscious environment
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and team-work skills

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

Skills Required