Software Engineer – C++ (W2)

Software Engineer – C++

Location: 4001 N Fairfax Dr, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22203

Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 days/week

Employment Type: 6-12 months Contract

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, code, and enhance software for new features and performance improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support software deployments and integrations
• Participate in troubleshooting, integration, and optimization of existing systems
• Contribute to source control, configuration management, and CI/CD processes

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong C++ software development experience
• Advanced knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (RKE2)
• Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes management, and automation
• Experience with software source control and configuration management tools
• Knowledge of interface communication standards and protocols such as:
• TCP/IP
• UDP
• DDS

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Java
• Python
• Database technologies
• Kubernetes ecosystem experience
• General DevOps exposure

Work Environment & Team

• Office-based work environment
• Fully onshore team
• Close, collaborative, in-house development setting

Key Challenges & Expectations

• Aggressive timelines requiring candidates to “hit the ground running”
• Steep learning curve with expectations to:
• Be proactive
• Quickly learn domain-specific knowledge
• Adapt to fast-paced development cycles

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience