DotActiv is hiring a
C++ Software Developer in South Africa

Summary

The job is for a C++ software developer at DotActiv, a company offering retail category management software. The role involves translating application storyboards into functional applications, designing, building, and maintaining efficient C++ code, identifying bottlenecks and bugs, ensuring performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications, and maintaining code quality, organization, and automation. Minimum requirements include 3 years of relevant development experience, a national senior certificate with higher grade Mathematics (70% or more), an IT certification, proficiency in C++, understanding of object-oriented programming, familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and Git, and implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests. Benefits include a Cost to Company salary between R30k and R45k, remote work flexibility within South Africa, opportunities for product decision-making, upskilling, and professional development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years relevant development experience
• Expertise in an IT development environment
• Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed and must include higher grade Mathematics with a minimum of 70%)
• A relevant IT certification by a recognised and acknowledged issuing authority
• Proficient in C++, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
• Skill for writing reusable C++ libraries
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server. (PostgreSQL would be advantageous)
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git)

Responsibilities

• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
• Maintain code quality, organisation, and automatisation

Benefits

• Cost to Company salary between R30k and R45k, depending on qualifications and experience
• Remote-working position, which allows you the flexibility to be based anywhere in South Africa
• Opportunities for product decision-making
• Upskilling opportunities in any field that adds value to your current position
• Professional development opportunities