Software Engineer (Java, C++)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004253/Cha L

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking Software Engineers (2-7 years of experience) to join our team in Stellenbosch, working on a hybrid model (3 days per week in office). Successful candidates will contribute to the development of high-performance backend systems using Go, Java, or C++, with a focus on distributed architectures and real-time processing.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize backend services in Go, Java, or C++
Implement and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka
Develop high-performance APIs with gRPC
Collaborate on scalable, low-latency solutions
(Bonus) Work on protocol processing (telecom, networking, or similar domains)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
2-7 years of backend development experience
Proficiency in Go, Java, or C++
Experience with Kafka or similar messaging systems
Knowledge of gRPC or REST APIs
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Skills

Experience with protocol processing (e.g., telecom, networking, or embedded systems)
Familiarity with distributed systems and concurrency models
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
Exposure to cloud-native technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

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