# Senior C++ RUST Lead Developer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/senior-c-rust-lead-developer Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment Category: Information & Communication Technology Location: South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-13 Expires: 2026-10-12 ## Job Description Are you an experienced developer ready to take the lead on impactful technology solutions? We’re looking for a Senior Lead Developer to provide technical leadership, shape development strategy, and guide a talented team in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, architecture, mentoring, and innovation in a fast-paced environment where your ideas and experience can make a real difference. What we’re looking for Strong commercial experience developing software in C++Strong commercial experience with RustExperience working with both modern and legacy codebasesStrong understanding of software architecture and design principlesStrong systems programming fundamentalsExcellent debugging and problem-solving skillsExperience developing production-grade, high-performance softwareStrong understanding of memory management, concurrency and multi-threadingExperience working with Linux-based development environmentsStrong understanding of software development best practicesExperience with Git and modern source-control practicesAbility to understand and work within complex existing systemsHighly advantageous: Experience migrating or modernising C++ systems using Rust.Experience working with high-performance data-processing systems.Experience with email infrastructure, messaging or communications platforms.Experience with distributed systems.Experience with networking or network protocols.Experience with asynchronous programming.Experience with containerisation and cloud technologies.Experience with Node.js / TypeScript.Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring developersTechnical environment: Languages: C++ / Modern C++ / Rust | Node.js / TypeScript Reference number for this position is GZ61499 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town Claremont offering a salary of R1.5m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [[garthz@e-merge.co.za]] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? We are a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates a wide range of opportunities, ensuring we successfully match the right technology professionals with the right roles. Do you know a developer or technology specialist looking for a new opportunity? We pay cash for successful referrals! ## Requirements Apply by email: garthz@e-merge.co.za ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.