Software Engineer

Talentify; Village of Liverpool (NY); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Zusammenfassung

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to maintain and enhance complex software systems. The role involves analyzing fielded applications, implementing robust fixes, and delivering high-quality code through design, development, and unit testing.

Work spans Linux and Windows environments with modern languages and tools. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, integration, testing, documentation, and collaboration within an engineering team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of professional software engineering experience or equivalent hands-on development experience.
• Proficiency in C++ programming and experience with Linux environments.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and troubleshoot problem reports from fielded software systems to identify root causes and propose effective solutions.
• Incorporate software fixes into existing baselines while maintaining stability and performance.
• Design, develop, and unit test software components using object-oriented programming principles.
• Perform software integration activities and ensure updated components work within the broader system.
• Execute software testing to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of code.
• Collaborate with team members to review code and improve software engineering practices.
• Document changes, fixes, and test results for traceability and maintenance.

Kenntnisse

C++ programming

OOP concepts

Unit testing

Linux development

Debugging

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Windows

GUI development

.NET technologies

Jobbeschreibung

About this job

Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of complex software systems, focusing on analyzing and resolving issues in fielded applications, implementing robust fixes, and ensuring high-quality code through design, development, and unit testing. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full software maintenance lifecycle, including integration and testing, while using modern programming languages and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot problem reports from fielded software systems to identify root causes and propose effective solutions.
• Incorporate software fixes into existing software baselines while maintaining stability, performance, and code quality.
• Design, develop, and unit test software components using object-oriented programming principles.
• Perform software integration activities, ensuring that updated components work seamlessly within the broader system.
• Execute software testing to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of new and modified code.
• Collaborate with team members to review code, share knowledge, and continuously improve software engineering practices.
• Document changes, fixes, and test results to support traceability and ongoing maintenance of the software baseline.
• Work within Linux and Windows environments to develop, test, and debug software solutions as needed.
• Support the evolution of existing systems by contributing to enhancements, refactoring, and optimization efforts.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, including experience writing, debugging, and maintaining production-quality code.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems in a software development or testing context.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and their practical application in software design.
• Ability to perform software design, development, and unit testing in a structured engineering environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of software test and integration processes, including test planning and execution.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 03 years of professional software engineering experience or equivalent hands‑on development experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Windows operating systems for development and testing activities.
• Exposure to graphical user interface (GUI) development and .NET technologies.
• Interest or experience in domains such as drones, data processing, and lidar systems.
• Solid engineering mindset with attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a focus on code quality.
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role is based in a professional engineering environment focused on maintaining and enhancing complex software systems. You will work with a variety of technologies, including C++ and other modern programming languages, within both Linux and Windows operating systems. Daily work involves using standard development tools for coding, debugging, integration, and testing, as well as collaborating with other engineers to resolve issues in fielded systems. The environment emphasizes structured software processes, thorough documentation, and rigorous testing to ensure reliability and performance. Typical working hours follow a standard full‑time schedule in an office or lab setting, with appropriate technical equipment and resources provided to support effective software development and maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Software Developers, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Software Developers in New York was 79.89 USD per hour (166,180 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 61.13–98.82 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025