Senior C/C++ Developer

• Provide technical guidance and programming expertise for complex software development initiatives.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications using C/C++, preferably in a POS or Unix/Linux-based environment.
• Work with POSIX message queues, multithreaded applications, and system-level programming components.
• Develop and maintain Unix shell scripts and Perl scripts to support application functionality, automation, and production processes.
• Collaborate with business users, development managers, QA teams, and operations teams to gather, analyze, and define software release requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical design specifications for new software features, enhancements, and system modifications.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in both new and existing code.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly production processes, ensuring stability and timely resolution of production issues.
• Assist support teams and project personnel in diagnosing and resolving moderately complex application and programming issues.
• Work with clients, users, and management teams to validate programming requirements and resolve functional or technical concerns.
• Develop unit test plans and participate in testing activities to verify the logic and performance of new or modified programs.
• Conduct peer code reviews and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support Agile Scrum development processes, including sprint planning, development, testing, defect resolution, and release activities.
• Coordinate with QA and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and rollout of new software releases.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues within aggressive timelines and high-pressure production environments.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing as a collaborative team member.

Do you have experience in UNIX?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of overall experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on programming experience in C/C++, preferably in POS systems or similar transaction-processing environments.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments, including system-level programming concepts.
• Basic understanding of SQL queries; hands-on SQL experience is a plus.
• Experience working with Agile Scrum development methodologies.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and apply new technical concepts, tools, and business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues within aggressive timelines.
• Ability to work effectively with business users, development teams, QA teams, operations teams, and other technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to validate requirements with users and management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction in high-pressure production and project environments.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proven ability to collaborate across functional and technical teams.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload effectively, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked on POS systems or transaction-processing applications?

Yes / No

• Do you have experience working in Unix/Linux environments?

Yes / No

• Do you have experience with POSIX message queues?

Yes / No

• Do you have experience developing or supporting multithreaded applications?

Yes / No

• Please describe a complex production issue you diagnosed and resolved in a C/C++ or Unix/Linux environment
• Are you comfortable providing production support for daily, weekly, and monthly production processes?

Yes / No

• Please describe your hands-on experience with C/C++ development, including the type of applications you have worked on.

Experience:

• hands-on C/C++ programming experience?: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30305

$55 - $70 an hour - Contract