Software Engineer (C++ and Testing)

Optimus Technology, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Company funded HRA

401k contributions

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Disability (Short/Long-term)

Paid time off

Company events

Job summary

Optimus Technology, Inc. is seeking a Software Test Developer Engineer to support test infrastructure involving SDRs, servers, and hardware. The role requires C++ development with Python and shell scripting, plus CI/CD experience to modernize builds and continuous testing.

You will work within a dynamic team to develop and refine software for processing-intensive analytics and real-time systems, ensuring high-quality software delivery and robust test procedures across environments.

Qualifications

• Familiar with SDRs, servers and hardware used in test infrastructure.
• Experience with C++ development and testing.
• Proficient in Python and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test software for complex test environments.
• Integrate software into test hardware and infrastructures.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures.
• Lead QA efforts within the software development process.

Skills

C++

Python

Shell scripting

CI/CD

Job description

Required:

• Software Test Developer Engineer


• Familiar with SDR’s, servers and other hardware that would be used in the Customer’s test infrastructure


• C++ with some Python and Shell scripting


• CICD experience. Will need the candidate along with testing be able to modernize the build process and continuous testing that would go along with it.

• (U) The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.


• (U) Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements


• (U) Debug existing software and correct defects


• (U) Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards


• (U) Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features


• (U) Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments


• (U) Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories


• (U) Write or review software and system documentation


• (U) Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project


• (U) Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries


• (U) Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards


• (U) Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components


• (U) Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas


• (U) Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance


• (U) Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design


• (U) Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products


• (U) Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards


• (U) Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project


• (U) Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces


• (U) Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met


• (U) Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects


• (U) Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams


• (U) Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering


• (U) Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software (U) Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available.

• Premium health, dental, and vision package


• Company funded HRA


• 401k company contributions


• Employer paid group term life insurance policy


• Tuition assistance and career development


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Paid time off


• Company outings, giveaways & more

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.