C++ Developer with Active Security Clearance
Job Description
This role is for a mid-level or senior C++ software engineer supporting a mission-focused maintenance application for defense operations. You will modernize legacy C++ systems, contribute to platform migration from Solaris to Linux/RHEL 64-bit, and support database and API integrations while working under an active Secret clearance.
Role Overview
As a C++ developer, you will analyze and enhance large-scale legacy codebases with limited documentation. The work includes migrating applications from Solaris 32-bit to Linux/RHEL 64-bit, maintaining and improving Oracle database integrations, and assisting with REST API integration efforts. Collaboration with architects, developers, and product stakeholders is part of the day-to-day responsibilities, using Agile processes.
Responsibilities
- Modernize and enhance large-scale legacy C++ applications
- Migrate applications from Solaris 32-bit to Linux/RHEL 64-bit environments
- Analyze, maintain, and improve existing codebases with limited documentation
- Develop and maintain Oracle database integrations
- Write and enhance SQL queries, stored procedures, and associated business logic
- Develop unit tests using Google Test
- Follow established software development and engineering standards
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, PI planning, standups, and retrospectives
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and product stakeholders
- Support integration efforts involving REST APIs and modern application interfaces
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret, Interim Secret, or recently held Secret clearance
- 5+ years of software development experience for mid-level candidates, or 8+ years for senior-level candidates
- Strong hands-on C++ development experience
- Professional experience developing on Linux or Unix platforms
- Experience working with legacy applications and modernization initiatives
- Experience with Oracle databases
- Strong SQL and stored procedure development experience
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Technologies
- C++
- Linux
- Unix
- RHEL 64-bit
- Solaris 32-bit
- Oracle
- SQL
- Stored procedures
- Google Test
- REST APIs
- Object-oriented design
Contract Details
- Job type: Contract
- Duration: 6-month contract with potential extension or conversion
- Interview: One and done, 1-hour video interview
- Clearance: Secret (Required)
Location and Work Model
- Fort Worth, TX (5 days onsite)
- Work location: In person
- Relocation: Candidates open to relocation are welcome
Compensation
- $70.00 to $95.00 per hour
Application Note
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