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Closes: October 19, 2026

Development Engineer: Software

AECI Mining
GaboroneFull TimeIT & Technology

Job Description

To develop new & improve existing software products that are used in conjunction with DetNet’s blasting solutions. To contribute towards the DetNet team’s internal process improvement.

Key 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.
  • Develop and optimise data handling and management systems.
  • 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 DetNet’s 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.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5 years’ experience programming in a professional capacity.
  • Software development experience using C++, Javascript C# and modern .NET / ASP.NET Core or other high level languages.
  • Work with operational and analytical databases such as PostgreSQL and ClickHouse.
  • Work with containerized deployment technologies such as Docker, Cloud Run and/or Kubernetes.
  • Experience working with databases in a software/web development context and Cloud Platforms.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.aeciworld.com/job/Modderfontein-Development-Engineer-Software-GP-1609/1355736957/ REF Code: 1139 Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.

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