Software Engineer

Actalent • Herndon, VA

404d • $67 - $86 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a global leader in IP-based satellite communications, we are the change agent, shaping the future of how the world connects. Our team is helping the world's leading satellite operators and service providers capture the future through major innovation. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer with experience in software design and development to work in a team that will implement next-generation products and features for satellite communication. This engineer will work with an outstanding team of engineers with the goal of delivering a premier IP-based satellite communication product, making it possible to deliver voice, video, and data connectivity anywhere in the world.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in C++ programming language (8+ years of experience), including modern C++ 14/17/20 features.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience in designing and developing microservices-based applications on Kubernetes (5+ years of experience) and knowledge of monitoring, logging, and tracing tools for these applications.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies (5+ years of experience) such as Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes API and objects.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Linux.
• Experience with microservices, AWS, Azure, and cloud integration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.
• Knowledge of cloud migration, implementation documentation, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-performance C++ applications for cloud-native environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and architecture.
• Write clean, well-structured, and efficient C++ code.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain robust unit, component, and integration tests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay up to date with the latest C++ standards and cloud-native technologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees