SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.5 years experience programming in a professional capacity.Software development experience using C++.Background in any of the following advantageous:Experience working with or developing CI/CD pipelines. (highly advantageous)Experience using software design principles/methodologies e.g. SOLID, TDD, BDD, OO etc.Project management methodologies e.g. AGILE, SCRUM, Kanban etc.Experience using UX principles to develop user interfaces.Software development experience using Golang, QT and QML. (highly advantageous)Mobile application development at commercial level, Android/ IOS. (highly advantageous)Web application development at commercial level, with [JavaScript, HTML5, Angular, NodeJS].Experience using testing tools e.g. Selenium, Squish, Postman3D graphics rendering with OpenGL, (Linux and Windows).DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: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.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 DetNets 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.Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.