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# Software Developer -Senior

- **Company:** Vets Inc
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Inter-Process Communication, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Distributed Simulation, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Software Troubleshooting, Parallel Computation, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usb3b03993b5f25527afeeba2053896048

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
 * Minimum 10 years of software development experience.
 * Minimum 10 years of professional C++ programming experience.
 * Expert knowledge of C++11 or later versions.
 * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software design patterns.
 * Experience with software troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance.
 * Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
 * Experience using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
 * Experience with distributed simulation protocols (DIS/HLA) is preferred.
 * Experience with real-time distributed simulation systems is preferred.
 * Experience working with large-scale software systems is preferred.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.

## Description

The Software Developer (C++) - Senior is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining advanced software applications that support modeling, simulation, and training environments. This role focuses on C++ software development, system integration, code review, debugging, software enhancements, and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions., * Develop and maintain advanced C++ software applications.

 * Design software for synthetic training and simulation environments.
 * Integrate software with flight simulators and related systems.
 * Support software development, integration, customer demonstrations, and training.
 * Review, evaluate, and improve C++ source code.
 * Design and implement object-oriented software solutions.
 * Develop interfaces using distributed simulation communication protocols.
 * Create parallel processing, multithreading, and inter-process communication solutions.
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues.
 * Maintain and enhance existing software applications.
 * Participate in software design, architecture, and future system enhancements.
 * Follow software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
 * Work within Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall development methodologies.
 * Collaborate with software engineers and technical teams to deliver high-quality solutions.


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