Software Developer

Software Developer Location: Troy, Michigan (hybrid) Industry: Dept of Defense Salary: Up to $56/hr Employment Type: 6-month contract Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance Job Summary: Seeking a C++ Software Developer to support mission-critical Department of Defense initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced engineering programs in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Responsibilities Develop and sustain software applications supporting defense-related programs Work closely with Software Development Leads to improve process efficiency, integration, standardization, and code reuse Manage and complete assigned development tasks within a ticketing system environment Collaborate within version control and configuration management frameworks Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities including team meetings, sprint reviews, and code demonstrations Contribute to software quality initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts Utilize modern development tools and AI-assisted workflows where applicable Qualifications BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 3+ years of professional software development experience preferred Strong proficiency in C and C++ (C++11/14/17 preferred) Experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies Embedded systems development experience preferred Understanding of RTOS environments, hardware/software interfaces, and low-level C++ development Familiarity with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, and Bluetooth Experience working within Linux environments including shell scripting and application builds EOE/ADA #J-18808-Ljbffr