Software Developer (Embedded Systems)
DataTech Recruitment
About the role
Software Developer (Embedded Systems)
Location: Century City, Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: R420,000 – R720,000 per year Benefits: Medical aid contribution Travel: Occasional trips to USA & Johannesburg
Role Summary
We’re looking for a Software Developer (Embedded Systems) who loves solving complex problems and building systems that push the boundaries of robotics and automation. Your work will help shape cutting-edge technology used globally in construction and mining industries.
This role is part of a US-based company with strong South African roots. Our engineering offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg support operations and customers across the US. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.
What you’ll do:
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using C# and .NET
• Build and maintain Web APIs for service integration and communication
• Implement performance-critical components with C++
• Integrate messaging systems like RabbitMQ
• Design, optimize, and query PostgreSQL databases
• Implement secure authentication and authorization (OAuth)
• Contribute to 3D systems development, including visualization or processing pipelines
• Apply cybersecurity best practices to keep applications and data secure
• Use Matlab for tasks like pose estimation or signal processing
• Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot, test, and deploy high-quality solutions
What you bring:
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of coding experience
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Kubernetes experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of 3D frameworks/libraries (OpenGL, Unity, or similar) is desirable
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices
• Strong communication skills and a proactive team approach
Why this role matters: Your work will directly impact global projects in robotics and automation. You’ll be part of a team that’s not just coding—but innovating.
If you’re ready to take your development skills to the next level and work on tech that’s shaping the future, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of building the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R420 000,00 - R720 000,00 per year
Application Question(s):
• Do you have Kubernetes experience?
• Do you have exposure to DevSecOps practices?
• Do you have experience with the Core Tech stack (C#, .Net, C++) , Web API's and PostgreSQL?
Education:
• Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:
• coding: 4 years (Required)
• Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies: 3 years (Required)
• Software development: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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