Senior C++ Engineer L1

Mps Limited
Atlanta, GA, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$38,400.0 - $44,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) Static Program Analysis Profiling Software Quality Code Review Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Memory Management Revision Control Systems Object-Oriented Software Development
+9 more
Performance Tuning Reverse Engineering Software Construction Diagnostic Tools GitHub Copilot Technical Debt Git Code Restructuring Legacy Systems

Job description

We’re seeking a Senior C++ Engineer to join a team working on the refactoring and enhancement of a critical, production-grade application. This role focuses on improving and evolving an existing C++ codebase while preserving current system behavior, architecture, and technology choices. The successful candidate will be comfortable understanding complex legacy code, identifying technical debt, and implementing improvements within an established environment without introducing major technology changes. Your Impact

  • Analyze and understand complex legacy C++ codebases to support ongoing refactoring initiatives.
  • Refactor existing components to improve maintainability, readability, performance, and code quality.
  • Identify and resolve defects, inefficiencies, and architectural issues while preserving existing functionality.
  • Collaborate with architects, technical leads, and engineers to define safe and incremental refactoring strategies.
  • Conduct code reviews and promote engineering best practices across the team.
  • Improve unit testing coverage and support validation of refactored functionality.
  • Document technical findings, design decisions, and refactoring approaches for future maintainability., Job Title: Senior C++ Software Engineer Location: Onsite either in Irving, TX or Atlanta, GA Duration: 6 months + Type : Onsite - 5 days Client: NCR Voyix Interview Process: F…
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Requirements

  • Strong professional experience developing production applications in C++.
  • Experience working with large, legacy, or long-lived enterprise codebases.
  • Proven experience performing code refactoring, code modernization, or technical debt reduction initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
  • Experience debugging complex systems and performing root cause analysis.
  • Solid understanding of memory management, performance optimization, and code quality practices in C++.
  • Experience using source control systems such as Git.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in distributed teams.

Set Yourself Apart With

  • Experience reverse-engineering undocumented or poorly documented systems.
  • Experience improving testability and automated test coverage in legacy applications.
  • Familiarity with static code analysis, profiling, and performance diagnostic tools.
  • Experience working in regulated or mission-critical environments where backward compatibility is required.
  • Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar engineering productivity tools.
  • Experience supporting incremental modernization initiatives while maintaining existing architecture constraints.

About the company

Victory Live

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