Software Engineer

Actalent•Manassas, VA

41d•$70 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Software Engineer to join our team supporting mission-critical systems for Navy and DoD programs. This role focuses on designing and integrating high-performance software components in distributed environments using Java and C/C++ on Linux platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
5+ years of experience in software development with C++ and/or Java.
Experience working in Linux environments and socket programming.
Experience with DDS middleware frameworks.
Eligible for Secret Clearance (must have before start).

Nice To Haves

Experience with publish-subscribe architectures and distributed systems.
Understanding of computer networking principles.
Experience with containerization and modern build systems (Gradle, CMake).
Prior experience supporting Navy or DoD programs.
Experience with legacy system modernization and system-of-systems integration.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate software components using Java and C/C++ in a Linux OS environment.
Implement and optimize Linux/Unix socket programming for high-performance communications.
Develop and integrate middleware technologies such as gRPC, Google Protocol Buffers, and DDS.
Architect and implement publish-subscribe communication patterns for distributed systems.
Collaborate on computer networking tasks including protocol design, diagnostics, and performance tuning.
Apply common design patterns in Java and C++ to ensure scalable and maintainable code.
Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and build infrastructure tools such as Gradle and CMake.
Participate in research, whitepapers, system rearchitecture planning, design reviews, and technical deep-dives with government and program stakeholders.