Embedded Developer

Deposita is a leading cash & payment solutions company. Our globally-implemented cash management, payment, e-payment, and self-service technologies reduce the risks associated with handling money business, currently has a vacancy for a Embedded Developer based at our office in Midrand, Gauteng and reporting to the Head of Software Development.

At Deposita, we pride ourselves on being Agile, Reliable, Innovative, Caring, and committed to Teamwork, Safety, and Integrity
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The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which the Embedded Developer plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

This role will be responsible for software development, deployment and maintenance of all

embedded technology and technical systems utilized in the company's cash processing

operations.

• Maintain the entire product lifecycle from concept, design, testing, deployment, to maintenance and end-of-life planning for technical products.
• Define and enforce the SSDLC workflow for all embedded and backend development, ensuring security, quality, and compliance at every stage of the software lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain integration and deployment of the company’s cash processing devices and technical systems into client environments, ensuring seamless operation within their existing solutions.
• Maintain all system interactions from the embedded device level through to transaction processing in Cash Ops via ActiveMQ, including backend switch management.
• Maintain the full lifecycle of embedded firmware, Linux system development, hardware integration, and backend synchronization, ensuring reliable communication between device-level processes and enterprise backend systems.
• Provide technical support, ensuring best practices, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Ensure all embedded technical systems comply with relevant industry regulations,
• security standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Monitor, manage, and report on operational metrics and performance of deployed
• technology, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.
• Lead investigations into technical incidents, identifying root causes, implementing
• corrective actions, and ensuring awareness of non-compliance is addressed.

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year
• Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programs
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace

• Comply with all Information Security policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Immediately report any suspected or confirmed information security incidents.
• Protect company data and confidential information from unauthorised access or disclosure.
• Use company systems, email, and devices responsibly, avoiding suspicious links or unauthorised software.
• Adhere to secure document handling, storage, and disposal practices at all times.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in specialized technical or engineering roles.
• Proven experience with embedded systems, IoT devices, and hardware integration in security or financial/cash processing environments.
• Strong background in C++ development for both device-level software and backend services, with experience leveraging open-source technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end system integration, including device-to-backend communication, message broker technologies (e.g., ActiveMQ), and enterprise transaction processing.
• Track record of optimizing existing systems and implementing cost-effective, high-performance solutions.

• Computer Literacy (Google Workspace & MS Office)
• Strong technical and IT proficiency, with deep understanding of embedded hardware,
• software development (C++), Linux systems, and backend architecture.
• Experience with system integration, message broker technologies (e.g., ActiveMQ), and
• enterprise transaction processing.
• Excellent P&L management and business acumen, with a sound understanding of
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex
• technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitive…