Senior C++ Software Engineer

Senior C++ Software Engineer We are looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer with strong hands-on development experience in C++ and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, databases, and software design. The ideal candidate should be currently working extensively with C++ and have at least 5+ years of professional software development experience. Experience with Versant Object Database and Embedded Systems would be highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, enhance, and maintain complex software applications using C++.Develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable software components following object-oriented design and programming principles.Work on existing C++ applications as well as new feature development, enhancements, and modernization initiatives.Troubleshoot complex application issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.Write clean, maintainable, efficient, and well-tested C++ code.Work with databases such as PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB, including data access, queries, integration, and performance considerations.Collaborate with architects, developers, QA engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.Participate in code reviews, design discussions, debugging, performance optimization, and technical documentation.Contribute to application stability, scalability, reliability, and overall engineering quality.Support integration of software components with databases, external applications, and other system-level components.Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional software development experience, with significant hands-on development using C++.Must be currently working with C++ in a development capacity.Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, including inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstraction, and design principles.Strong understanding of C++ fundamentals such as:Memory management and pointersData structures and algorithmsMultithreading and concurrencySTL and standard C++ librariesException handlingDebugging and performance optimizationExperience working with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB.Good understanding of software development lifecycle, coding standards, version control, testing, and deployment practices.Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills Versant Object Database Experience with Versant Object Database / Versant Object-Oriented Database is highly desirable.Understanding of object persistence and object-oriented database concepts.Experience integrating C++ applications with Versant or similar object-oriented database technologies would be an advantage.Embedded Systems Experience developing software for embedded systems or embedded environments.Understanding of resource-constrained or performance-sensitive applications.Experience with low-level programming, hardware/software interaction, device-level applications, or real-time systems would be beneficial.Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a hands-on C++ engineer rather than someone who has primarily moved into management, architecture, or non-C++ technologies. We are particularly interested in candidates who have recently worked on complex C++ applications involving databases, high-performance systems, embedded environments, or system-level development. Priority of Skills Must Have C++ 5+ to 8+ yrs experienceCurrently hands-on with C++Strong Object-Oriented Programming conceptsPostgreSQL and/or MongoDBStrong debugging and problem-solving skillsGood to Have Versant Object DatabaseEmbedded Systems experienceMultithreading/concurrencyPerformance optimizationLinux/Unix development environment