C++ Developer
First seen by Alion on Nov 7, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Gaby Turner at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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