Software Engineer

Talentify; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Talentify in Moorestown, NJ is hiring a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for Linux/Solaris/UNIX environments on a defense program. You will model, simulate, and analyze software components, contribute to compilers and OS modules, and adhere to formal reviews and life-cycle processes.

Work includes developing scripts, using Eclipse, and applying OO design with design patterns. The role requires collaboration across teams and is onsite in Moorestown with a 9/80 style

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing software with C++.
• Proficiency in C++ or Java programming in a Linux operating system environment.
• Software design, design implementation, subsystem and system integration, and testing.
• Experience participating in software requirements review, preliminary and critical design reviews, integration readiness review, and software acceptance reviews.
• Experience with object-oriented design and development, including the use of design patterns to support software insulation techniques and plugin architectures.
• Hands-on experience working in Windows, Solaris, and Linux environments.
• Experience developing scripts for Solaris and other UNIX variants.
• Proficiency using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse.
• Familiarity with UML syntax and its practical application in software design.
• Familiarity with xUnit testing frameworks, especially JUnit and CppUnitLite.
• Experience working within CMMI Level 5 life cycle processes and procedures.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting is a plus.
• Experience with embedded software development is beneficial.
• Object-oriented programming and software engineering best practices.
• Comfort working with multiple operating systems, including UNIX variants.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a structured, process-driven engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software programs for computer-based systems in a Linux and UNIX environment.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to support software and system performance objectives.
• Design and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems components as required.
• Implement software designs, including subsystem and system integration, and conduct thorough testing activities.
• Participate in formal software reviews, including software requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and software acceptance reviews.
• Apply object-oriented design and development principles, including design patterns, to support modular, maintainable, and extensible software solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts in Solaris and other UNIX variants to support automation and system operations.
• Use Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Eclipse, to develop, debug, and maintain software.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of documentation for new and existing software programs, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness.
• Work within established life cycle processes and procedures aligned with CMMI Level 5 practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components and support system-level functionality.
• Utilize testing frameworks, including xUnit-based tools such as JUnit and CppUnitLite, to develop and execute automated tests.
• Support ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and analysis of software issues in deployed and test environments.

Skills

C++

Linux/UNIX

Java

Software design

Requirements reviews

OO design

Windows

Solaris

Shell scripting

Eclipse

UML

JUnit

CppUnitLite

CMMI

Python

Bash scripting

Embedded systems

Tools

Eclipse

JUnit

CppUnitLite

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, developing, troubleshooting, and analyzing software programs for computer-based systems within a complex, mission-driven environment. You will perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis, and contribute to the design and development of compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. As needed, you will provide input for documentation related to new and existing software, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software programs for computer-based systems in a Linux and UNIX environment.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to support software and system performance objectives.
• Design and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems components as required.
• Implement software designs, including subsystem and system integration, and conduct thorough testing activities.
• Participate in formal software reviews, including software requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and software acceptance reviews.
• Apply object-oriented design and development principles, including design patterns, to support modular, maintainable, and extensible software solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts in Solaris and other UNIX variants to support automation and system operations.
• Use Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Eclipse, to develop, debug, and maintain software.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of documentation for new and existing software programs, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness.
• Work within established life cycle processes and procedures aligned with CMMI Level 5 practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components and support system-level functionality.
• Utilize testing frameworks, including xUnit-based tools such as JUnit and CppUnitLite, to develop and execute automated tests.
• Support ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and analysis of software issues in deployed and test environments.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience developing software with C++.
• Proficiency in C++ or Java programming in a Linux operating system environment.
• Software design, design implementation, subsystem and system integration, and testing.
• Experience participating in software requirements review, preliminary and critical design reviews, integration readiness review, and software acceptance reviews.
• Experience with object-oriented design and development, including the use of design patterns to support software insulation techniques and plugin architectures.
• Hands-on experience working in Windows, Solaris, and Linux environments.
• Experience developing scripts for Solaris and other UNIX variants.
• Proficiency using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse.
• Familiarity with UML syntax and its practical application in software design.
• Familiarity with xUnit testing frameworks, especially JUnit and CppUnitLite.
• Experience working within CMMI Level 5 life cycle processes and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Python and Bash scripting is a plus.
• Experience with embedded software development is beneficial.
• Object-oriented programming and software engineering best practices.
• Comfort working with multiple operating systems, including UNIX variants.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a structured, process-driven engineering environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed on a long-term, stable defense program supporting advanced missile defense systems, with a strong history of operational use across multiple allied navies. The role is based in a professional engineering facility and involves close collaboration with a prime contractor on a major defense program. The environment emphasizes rigorous software development processes, system reliability, and adherence to established lifecycle and quality standards such as CMMI Level 5. The schedule offers flexibility, including options such as a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off or four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday, supporting work-life balance. You will work primarily with Linux, Solaris, and other UNIX variants, using tools such as Eclipse, xUnit frameworks, and standard office productivity software in a structured, team-oriented setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Moorestown, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Moorestown,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.