Junior IT Software Developer

Introduction

An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Embedded Software Developer to join an engineering environment focused on developing and maintaining firmware solutions for real-world power electronics products, including power inverters, batteries, and rectifiers.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of reliable low-level embedded software while working closely with hardware and application development teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++.
• Build reliable and efficient low-level software that interfaces closely with hardware.
• Support integration between embedded systems and higher-level applications.
• Work with sensors, actuators, and device communication interfaces.
• Assist with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolving software-related issues.
• Participate in improving software maintainability across product variants.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and document device interfaces.
• Support software testing, integration, and system reliability improvements.

Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2 years’ experience in Embedded Software Development (C/C++).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a technical team.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

Required Technical Skills

• Embedded C and C++ programming.
• Experience with Git.
• Basic SSH knowledge (remote access/authentication).
• Basic Docker usage for development and testing environments.
• Linux terminal fundamentals (shell usage, logs, processes, and file permissions).
• Networking fundamentals including IP addressing, ports, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of API design fundamentals and device/service communication.
• Exposure to automated testing practices (unit and integration testing).
• Experience with end-to-end testing will be advantageous.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with Node.js and/or Deno for tooling, test harnesses, and integration utilities.
• Python scripting experience for automation, testing, and support tools.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as:
  • Modbus RTU/TCP
  • CANbus
  • DNP3

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To apply please send your detailed CV including tertiary qualifications certificates and membership certificate to marketing@heitha.co.za.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.