Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Strategic Systems International; Lahore; Presencial; PKR 2.400.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Strategic Systems International is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (C++) with 5+ years of experience to design, develop, debug, and optimize scalable desktop and backend applications. You will work with modern C++ standards (C++17/20/23), OOP, multithreading, and memory management in an Agile environment.

You will apply design patterns, STL, and SOLID principles, collaborate across teams, and contribute to code reviews and performance optimizations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in C++.
• Strong hands-on experience with C++17, C++20, and C++23.
• Proficiency in Visual C++, MFC, STL, and OOP.
• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, smart pointers, and memory management.
• Experience with design patterns and writing efficient, maintainable code.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and COM is a plus.
• Experience with Git and Azure DevOps, including CI/CD.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and SAFe/Scaled Agile is a plus.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize scalable desktop and backend applications using modern C++.
• Apply knowledge of C++17/20/23 to build reliable software solutions.
• Implement multithreaded applications with effective memory management and smart pointers.
• Apply OOP, STL, design patterns, and SOLID principles to develop maintainable code.
• Work with Visual C++/MFC/COM and SQL Server.
• Identify and resolve issues via debugging and profiling.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and refactoring for continuous improvement.
• Use Git and Azure DevOps for source control and CI/CD workflows.
• Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and scaled agile processes.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices with human oversight.

Conocimientos

C++

Multithreading

STL

OOP

Memory management

Design patterns

Git

Azure DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Performance optimization

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Herramientas

Visual C++ (VC++)

MFC

SQL Server

Git

Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

Senior Software Engineer (C++)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Senior C++ Developer with 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, debugging, and optimizing scalable desktop and backend applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern C++ standards (C++17, C++20, and C++23), object-oriented programming, multithreading, memory management, and software design patterns.

The candidate should be comfortable working in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI-assisted development practices alongside human-led engineering and code review.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize scalable desktop and backend applications using modern C++.
• Apply strong knowledge of C++17, C++20, and C++23 standards to build reliable and efficient software solutions.
• Implement multithreaded applications, effective memory management, smart pointers, and performance optimization techniques.
• Apply object-oriented programming (OOP), STL, design patterns, and SOLID principles to develop maintainable and high-quality code.
• Work with Microsoft technologies, including Visual C++ (VC++), Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), COM, and SQL Server.
• Identify and resolve technical issues through debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance profiling.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, refactoring, and continuous improvement of existing codebases.
• Use Git and Azure DevOps for source control, collaboration, and CI/CD workflows.
• Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and contribute to Scaled Agile processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity, with appropriate human oversight, validation, and code quality controls.
• Contribute to technical discussions, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BCS), Software Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in C++ development.
• Strong hands-on experience with C++17, C++20, and C++23.
• Proficiency in Visual C++ (VC++), MFC, STL, and object-oriented programming.
• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, smart pointers, and memory management.
• Experience with software design patterns and writing efficient, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and COM.
• Experience with Git and Azure DevOps, including version control and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Scaled Agile processes.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with unit testing, code reviews, code refactoring, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of virtualization and networking concepts.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

Culture of Belonging: At SSI, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute and grow.