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Senior C Engineer – JHB,PTA

Midrand, Gauteng
3 months ago
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Job Description


Hire Resolve’s client is looking for a Senior C Engineer, to be based in Johannesburg/ Pretoria, Gauteng. The candidate will need to have a deep understanding of systems programming in a Linux environment. This role requires an expert-level engineer who not only writes efficient code but also shapes the technical direction, mentors team members, and ensures the integrity of our engineering processes and infrastructure.

Responsibilities: 

Core Development & Design

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable C applications in a Linux environment.

  • Lead and optimize system architecture and design decisions for efficiency and reliability.

  • Write clean, maintainable code and define coding standards and best practices.

  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement appropriate technologies and solutions.

Mentorship & Leadership

  • Mentor and coach junior developers and peers to raise overall team capability.

  • Define and enforce high code quality standards across the team.

  • Lead technical discussions and foster cross-team collaboration.

Strategic Engineering Influence

  • Anticipate and proactively mitigate potential technical issues.

  • Provide strategic solutions aligned with long-term business goals.

  • Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement of engineering practices.

System Operations & DevOps

  • Define and implement testing strategies, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

  • Design and integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.

  • Define DevOps strategies, automate deployment workflows, and manage infrastructure.

  • Establish security best practices and ensure systems comply with industry standards.

Cross-functional Engagement

  • Act as a technical liaison with leadership, product managers, and key stakeholders.

  • Influence product roadmaps and execution plans through deep technical insight.

Requirements: 

  • 5 to 10 years of experience with C programming in a Linux environment.

  • Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field 
  • Strong command of Linux internals, including system calls, memory management, and file systems.

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