Engineer: Application Software
First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading South African engineering company that builds highly reliable, safety-critical and mission-critical systems for the defence and aerospace sectors. They are looking for a capable, motivated Software Engineer to join their Application Software team in Somerset West, Western Cape. You'll develop operator-facing software used in command and control (C2) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, working within a formal software development environment.
POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities Develop application software, mainly operator-facing, mission-critical software for C2 and ISR systems. Own features from requirements through design, implementation and testing, across both front-end and back-end development. Research new domains and technologies well enough to understand user requirements and deliver features. Support production efforts related to application software. Produce project outputs, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts. Apply the company's engineering processes, plans and policies on each project. Take on minor support roles within the company when required. Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BSc) or Engineering (BSc Eng \/ BEng). A Master's degree (MSc \/ MEng) is advantageous. Strong C++ experience. Not embedded C++. Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as Java. Proficiency in one or more scripting languages, such as Python, Bash or PowerShell. A sound understanding of object-oriented design and common software patterns. Experience collaborating through version control, such as Git, Subversion or Perforce. Experience working in a team using Agile methods or issue-tracking software such as Jira. 2-3 years of relevant industry or postgraduate experience is advantageous. Experience with modern C++ (C++11 onwards) is advantageous. Experience with markup and data formats such as XML, XSLT, XML Schema, JSON and YAML is advantageous. Learns quickly, solves problems well and works both independently and as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.