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Lead Engineer

STAFFXPERT LLC
Wauwatosa, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 6/22/2026 CLOSED ON 6/25/2026

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Lead Engineer Qt/QML C

Location Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Onsite)

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Lead Engineer Qt/QML C on behalf of our client in Wauwatosa, WI. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer with strong expertise in Qt/QML and C development for Windows-based applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining high-performance desktop applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain desktop applications using Qt/QML and C in a Windows environment.
  • Participate in requirements gathering, technical design, coding, testing, and deployment activities.
  • Analyze and enhance existing software architectures and codebases.
  • Lead implementation of new features, product enhancements, and defect resolutions.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and architecture artifacts.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software development processes.
  • Contribute to Agile development activities, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of hands-on experience developing applications using Qt/QML and C .
  • Strong experience building and supporting Windows desktop applications.
  • Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
  • Experience with multithreaded, real-time, or high-performance applications.
  • Proficiency with source control systems such as Git.
  • Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Rally.
  • Familiarity with SQL Server or similar relational databases.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading software development initiatives or mentoring engineering teams.
  • Exposure to complex enterprise software environments.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions.

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