Software Engineer

JOB SPECIFICATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Location Cape Town (Century City), In office
Benefits Medical aid contribution
Work eligibility South African | Permanent Resident

Introduction
We’re building the future with robotics. Our work is integrating robotics and automation into industries like construction and mining. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, solving complex problems, and building systems that push the limits of what is possible in robotics and automation, then this is where your skills can make a global impact.

We are a US based company with strong South African roots. Our business started in Joburg in 2005 and later moved to the USA. We are now building out our engineering office’s in Cape Town (Century City) and Joburg (Greenstone Hill) to support our US operations and customers.

Job Overview
The Software Engineer is responsible for high-performance solutions and manage the lifecycle of web and desktop services. In this position, you will build secure service integrations, 3D visualization pipelines, and specialized signal-processing systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine technical standards. This role requires technical proficiency and a proactive approach to delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality code.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using C# and .NET
• Implement performance-critical components using C++.
• Build and maintain Web APIs to enable service integration and communication.
• Integrate AMQP messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Design, optimize, and query PostgreSQL databases.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using OAuth protocols.
• Contribute to 3D systems development, including visualization or processing pipelines.
• Apply Cybersecurity best practices to ensure application security and data integrity.
• Utilize Matlab for tasks related to Pose estimation or similar signal-processing applications.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, test, and deploy solutions while maintaining high code quality.

Qualifications & Experience
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred .
• Experience with Kubernetes preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D frameworks or libraries (e.g., OpenGL, Unity, or similar) preferred
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices for integrating security into the development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.

Skills & Competencies
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Adaptability and self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork