Senior Software Development Engineer

Description:
Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in San Diego, CA


Our client seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer to design, develop, test, and integrate cross-platform applications with a focus on C++ and Qt/QML on Linux and SQLite. The role will contribute across the software life cycle in an Agile Scrum environment, emphasizing secure coding, TDD, CI, and configuration management. The engineer will build UI for embedded and mobile contexts and integrate modules across C++, C, and Python to deliver maintainable, reliable, and performant software. Collaboration with UI/UX, systems, IA, and QA teams will ensure standards, compliance, and delivery quality.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, the applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.


Rate: $80.00 to $90.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and debug software for enhancements and new systems.
• Perform requirements analysis and assess hardware and platform compatibility.
• Develop cross-platform applications for Linux and Android using Qt/QML and related toolchains.
• Implement and integrate modules and libraries across C++, C, and Python with SQLite persistence.
• Apply secure software development practices, TDD, CI, and test automation.
• Develop UI for embedded and mobile devices using modern UI design and cross-platform frameworks.
• Structure software to separate presentation, business logic, and persistence concerns.
• Optimize for resource-limited environments to ensure performance and reliability.
• Support configuration management and version control workflows.
• Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams and influence solution design and approaches.
• Contribute to standards adoption and quality practices across the team.

Experience Requirements:

• Active Secret DoD security clearance.
• 8+ years developing for Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Extensive C++ development experience.
• Experience with CMake and Bash scripting.
• Experience designing and implementing user interfaces for embedded or mobile devices.
• Experience with Qt and Android application platforms (preferred).
• Experience integrating C, C++, and Python modules and SQLite databases (preferred).
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodology (preferred).
• Experience with software configuration management tools such as Subversion, Git, GitLab, or GitHub (preferred).
• Experience with UI/UX frameworks such as Qt, Android, AngularJS, Ionic, GWT, SmartGWT, React, or Node.js (preferred).
• Experience with Agile management tools such as VersionOne, JIRA, or Rally (preferred).
• Experience with automated testing tools and concepts such as Squish for Qt, TDD, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, or BDD (preferred).
• Experience with formalized API development methodologies such as OpenAPI 3.0 (preferred).
• Experience with Docker (preferred).
• Experience with Java (preferred).

Education Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• MS in a related technical field (preferred).
• Doctorate in a technical domain (preferred).
• Active Secret DoD security clearance.