| Country: | South Africa |
| Work Location: | Midrand |
| Work Location: | Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Department: | |
| Work Mode: | On Site |
| Shift: | 8 hours |
| Job Type: | (Unknown) |
| Experience Range: | 5 - 7 Yrs. |
| Preferred Industry: | |
| Qualification Required: | |
| Salary: | ZAR 0 |
| Key Skills: | |
| Functional Area: | Technology |
Main Purpose of the Position
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.
Key Perfromance Areas
Technical Strategy and Execution
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 CashOps 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.
Operational Excellence and Compliance
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.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification and Experience
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.
Skills and Attributes
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 financial information.
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 landscape, and market indicators relevant to cash processing, security, and embedded technology.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: C++, C, QT (UI/UX), Python, Java, JavaScript (Node.js, Web)
Databases: PostgreSQL / MSSQL
Scripting & Automation: Bash, PowerShell
Operating Systems: Linux systems administration, embedded Linux, system automation
Technologies & Platforms: Cloud knowledge, networking fundamentals, APIs (design, integration, and backend service communication)
Systems & Middleware: Embedded systems, device-to-backend communication, message brokers, backend integration, open-source technologies
G4S is part of Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenues at approximately $20 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.
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