Senior C++ RUST Lead Developer Claremont) / Hybrid - R1.5m PA
Job in
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listed on 2026-08-16
Listing for:
E-Merge
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Software Architect, Senior Developer, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you an experienced developer ready to take the lead on impactful technology solutions? We're looking for a Senior Lead Developer to provide technical leadership, shape development strategy, and guide a talented team in delivering high‑quality, scalable solutions.
This is an opportunity to combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, architecture, mentoring, and innovation in a fast‑paced environment where your ideas and experience can make a real difference.
What We’re Looking For- Strong commercial experience developing software in C++
- Strong commercial experience with Rust
- Experience working with both modern and legacy codebases
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles
- Strong systems programming fundamentals
- Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills
- Experience developing production‑grade, high‑performance software
- Strong understanding of memory management, concurrency and multi‑threading
- Experience working with Linux‑based development environments
- Strong understanding of software development best practices
- Experience with Git and modern source‑control practices
- Ability to understand and work within complex existing systems
- Experience migrating or modernising C++ systems using Rust.
- Experience working with high‑performance data‑processing systems.
- Experience with email infrastructure, messaging or communications platforms.
- Experience with distributed systems.
- Experience with networking or network protocols.
- Experience with asynchronous programming.
- Experience with containerisation and cloud technologies.
- Experience with Node.js / Type Script.
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring developers
- C++ / Modern C++ / Rust | Node.js / Type Script
Reference Number for this position is GZ61499 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town Claremont offering a salary of R1.5m per annum
, negotiable based on experience and ability.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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