Job purpose

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining source code aligned with our development roadmap and software development standards.

Qualifications and ideal experience required:

• B.Eng or BSc in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 - 5 years of software development experience.

Technical skills required:

• Proficiency in Java, C#, and C++ for software product development.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with tools such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, VS Code, Sonarlint, Git, SVN, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Sonarqube.
• Ability to optimize code to meet stakeholder expectations and technical requirements.

Key responsibility areas:

1.Software Design Process:

• Design software based on user and functional requirements.
• Document implementation plans and break down tasks using Jira or Confluence.
• Estimate task effort and remain within allocated hours.
• Provide design input for product development.

2.Development Process:

• Develop functionality aligned with sprint goals and deadlines.
• Identify and report bugs to the Team Lead.
• Participate in sprint reviews and update task progress.
• Develop modular, maintainable, secure, and reusable code following established standards.
• Conduct software code reviews and implement unit testing.
• Ensure thorough testing of software within the system context before release.
• Commit source code regularly to repositories.

What We Offer:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 20 August 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.