Development Engineer: Software

Location: 

Modderfontein, GT, ZA, 1609

Pillar:  AECI Mining
Pay Grade:  DL
Date Closing:  Feb 24, 2026

Purpose of the job: To develop new & improve existing software products that are used in conjunction with DetNet’s blasting solutions. To contribute towards the DetNet team’s internal process improvement.

Required outputs: Functional

  • Develop/integrate/interface with the various components that comprise our product suite to generate better blasting solutions. This includes blasting control equipment and detonators.
  • Design and develop firmware/software solutions such as planning and simulation tools for efficient and safe rock blasting.
  • Develop and optimise data handling and management systems.
  • Solicit business requirements from customers and develop system technical specifications.
  • Develop tests (according to best practise) throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Keep abreast of global technological developments in the mining and software engineering space in order to provide direction for software development projects.
  • Support business strategy by aligning Software development activities with DetNet’s long-term objectives, customer needs, detonator technology development.
  • Assist in the installation and commissioning of new software systems at client sites; interfacing with and ensuring the satisfaction of clients in this process.

Requirements

Qualifications and expertise required (Must)

  • A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5 years’ experience programming in a professional capacity.
  • Software development experience using C++, Javascript or other high level languages.
  • Experience working with databases in a software/web development context.

Qualifications and expertise required (Beneficial)

  • Experience working with or developing CI/CD pipelines. (highly advantageous).
  • Software development experience using Golang, QT and QML. (highly advantageous).
  • Mobile application development at commercial level, Android/ IOS. (highly advantageous).
  • Project management methodologies e.g. AGILE, SCRUM, Kanban etc.
  • Experience using UX principles to develop user interfaces.
  • Web application development at commercial level, with [JavaScript, HTML5, Angular, NodeJS].
  • Experience using testing tools e.g. Selenium,  Postman, Playwright.

Personal Attributes

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Highly motivated
  • Hungry to learn
  • Excellent communication skills (incl. technical writing)
  • Resilience to adversity
  • Team player
 
 

 

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Requisition ID:  1139