Software Developer-C++

Job Title: Software Developer-C

Company: Altus Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $110,000–$145,000 per year

Position Overview:
We are seeking a C Soft Developer to support our DoD team working on highly visible projects utilizing leading-edge technologies.

*This position is contingent upon awarding of contract*

About Us:
Founded in 2003, Altus Engineering is a Maryland-based small business providing professional engineering services to the Department of Defense and industry customers. These include high-quality software development services, system modeling and simulation, scientific research, and performing engineering analysis of combat systems and personnel vulnerabilities. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding professional and technical services through building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new applications and extend the functionality of existing tools and systems
• Modernize and refactor legacy systems using modern C standards and best practices
• Use C , STL, object-oriented design, and database technologies to create, extend, and maintain custom internal- and external-facing applications
• Test code, features, business rules, and integrations
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, system, and user support issues
• Work closely with Project Manager, customers, and other staff members to collect requirements, estimate work, and ensure tasks are deployed according to schedule
• Design and envision new software solutions in response to customer technical requirements

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent applicable experience considered in lieu of a degree)
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
• Foundational programming knowledge and experience in:
• Five (5) or more years of Object-Oriented Programming experience with C
• Five (5) or more years of Agile software development process experience
• Five (5) or more years of software development experience across Windows® and/or Unix/Linux operating systems

Desired Skills:

• Experience with multi-threaded and distributed programming
• Familiarity with CMake, Boost, or Qt frameworks
• Database programming with SQL/mySQL or PostgreSQL
• Web development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience integrating software with hardware or embedded systems
• Knowledge of software optimization and performance tuning techniques

What We Offer:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you enjoy intellectually challenging projects, love to code, and thrive on collaborating with like-minded developers as part of a highly skilled software development team, then Altus may be the place for you!

Salary : $110,000 - $145,000