Software Engineer (C++)

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI007090/LB

Date posted:

Friday, September 25, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

450 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and building software that delivers real-world impact?
My client is looking for a talented Software Engineer (C++) to join a highly skilled Agile development team responsible for developing advanced software used in a specialised engineering environment. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated systems where performance, accuracy, and technical excellence are critical.
If you enjoy working with algorithms, problem-solving, object-oriented design, and high-performance software development, this role offers the chance to sharpen your skills while contributing to products used by professionals across the globe.
This is one of those rare developer jobs where you'll spend more time solving interesting engineering problems and less time working on routine applications.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

As a Software Engineer (C++), you will join a collaborative Agile SCRUM team responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing complex software solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing new software features using C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio
Designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications
Analysing technical and business requirements to identify optimal software solutions
Maintaining and enhancing existing applications
Investigating and resolving software defects and customer-reported issues
Collaborating with developers, testers, and support teams throughout the software development lifecycle
Researching and evaluating new technologies, tools, and development approaches
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and development best practices
Building expertise within a specialised engineering-focused software environment

Skills & Experience:

Strong commercial C++ development experience
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable, and well-structured code
Experience working within Agile SCRUM development environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Passion for software development and continuous learning
Ability to work effectively within a team-focused engineering environment

Qualification:

BSc Computer Science, or
BEng degree with a strong mathematics focus

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