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Senior Software Engineer

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Senior Developer, Backend Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Software Engineer

Location:

Onsite – primary work from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a global edge-to-cloud company advancing how people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications from edge to cloud, turning insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.

Job Family Definition

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products, including Wi‑Fi AP firmware, software sensors, utilities, databases, APIs and Internet‑related tools.

Management Level Definition

Contributions include applying intermediate subject‑matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis and recommendations. Works independently within an established framework with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities
  • Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including Wi‑Fi AP firmware, software sensors, utilities, databases, APIs and Internet‑related tools.
  • Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
  • Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
  • Participates as a member of a project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost‑effective and high‑quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
  • Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
Education and Experience Required
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • Typically 4–5 years of experience.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Proficiency in software systems design tools and languages, specifically Python, Rust, or Go.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Designing software systems running on multiple platform types.
  • Software systems testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
  • Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.
Additional Skills
  • Cloud Architectures
  • Cross Domain Knowledge
  • Design Thinking
  • Development Fundamentals
  • Dev Ops
  • Distributed Computing
  • Microservices Fluency
  • Full Stack Development
  • Security‑First Mindset
  • Solutions Design
  • Testing & Automation
  • User Experience (UX)
What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing:
Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development:
Programs to help you reach career goals, become a knowledge expert, or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion:
Inclusive work environment celebrating individual uniqueness and supporting flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other protected category. All decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. HPE is an E‑Verify employer.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance with the application or reasonable accommodation, please contact global

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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