Sr. C++ Developer

TechDigital Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a senior C++ developer to enhance its core security products. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience developing secure, low-latency applications in a Linux environment. This role involves maintaining a large C++ codebase and collaborating with cross-functional teams on upgrades, emphasizing on cloud technologies like Azure. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain massive existing C++ codebase.
• Build and maintain reusable C++ components/libraries.
• Coordinate with other teams for client-side library upgrades.

Skills

12+ years of professional experience

Linux environment C++ development

Cloud technologies (Azure)

Securing code within OWASP/NIST guidelines

Relational/document-based databases

RESTful web services development

Scripting languages (Bash, Python)

C++ unit testing frameworks

Job description

We are looking for a senior C++ developer to help us prosper our massive existing codebase for our core Security products. We are looking to enhance the suite extensively in the coming months in terms of both functional enhancements and non‑functional critical C++ related upgrades. We are looking for the candidate to join the team as an individual contributor and help us move aforementioned upgrades along. The candidate is expected to have worked with minimal technical supervision in the past and should have ability to drive complex changes on their own.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of professional experience with significant exposure to large complex projects with cross functional teams.
• Strong Experience in developing secure, low‑latency enterprise level applications in Linux environment using C++ (including C++14/17), Boost and STL libraries.
• Experience in working with cloud technologies, especially on Azure ecosystem would be highly MUST
• Experience in developing highly secure code by following guidelines like OWASP, NIST would be strongly needed
• Solid background in relational/document-based databases.
• Experience in developing high performing RESTful web services with database connectivity.
• Experience in working with scripting languages -Bash, Python and the like.
• Exposure to C++ unit testing frameworks would be desirable.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain massive existing C++ codebase pertaining to Security Development Team.
• Building and maintaining reusable C++ components/libraries for future use.
• Responsible for efficiently working with other teams in the organization to help them upgrade to latest client‑side libraries in our quest to modernize the C++ stack.

Secondary Skills

• Highly motivated, self‑directed and possesses solid execution skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and probes beyond the surface of the requested data to get at the valuable (actionable) information.
• Able to understand complex technical concepts quickly.
• Detail oriented but understands broader impacts of requests.
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities as necessary.
• Manages multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously and in an organized and results‑oriented manner.
• Strives to proactively identify and address areas where business process efficiency and effectiveness improvements would make a positive impact on the top and bottom lines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses a strong analytical, quantitative and objective outlook.
• Excellent people skills are also necessary since this position interacts with all levels of resources across the entire organization.