Senior C Engineer

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior C Engineer, to be based in Johannesburg/ Pretoria, Gauteng. The candidate will need to have a deep understanding of systems programming in a Linux environment. This role requires an expert-level engineer who not only writes efficient code but also shapes the technical direction, mentors team members, and ensures the integrity of our engineering processes and infrastructure.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable C applications in a Linux environment.
• Lead and optimize system architecture and design decisions for efficiency and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable code and define coding standards and best practices.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement appropriate technologies and solutions.

• Mentor and coach junior developers and peers to raise overall team capability.
• Define and enforce high code quality standards across the team.
• Lead technical discussions and foster cross-team collaboration.

• Anticipate and proactively mitigate potential technical issues.
• Provide strategic solutions aligned with long‑term business goals.
• Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement of engineering practices.

• Define and implement testing strategies, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Design and integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Define Dev Ops strategies, automate deployment workflows, and manage infrastructure.
• Establish security best practices and ensure systems comply with industry standards.

• Act as a technical liaison with leadership, product managers, and key stakeholders.
• Influence product roadmaps and execution plans through deep technical insight.

• 5 to 10 years of experience with C programming in a Linux environment.
• Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong command of Linux internals, including system calls, memory management, and file systems.

• If you would like to apply for this position, kindly forward your CV to Gaby Turner ner
• Alternatively, you may forward your CV to