Senior Application Developer - C/C++

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Application Developer – C/C++

Location: Chennai

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Senior - 8+ years

Department: IT / Software Development

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Application Developer with strong expertise in C and C++ programming languages. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications, with preferred experience in Mainframe environments. The role requires working in Agile teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code in C and C++.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine software requirements.
• Analyze existing software for improvements and participate in architectural reviews.
• Integrate with and maintain systems on Mainframe platforms (z/OS, COBOL, JCL) as needed.
• Apply Agile methodologies to plan, deliver, and continuously improve features and applications.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior developers.
• Create and maintain documentation of systems, processes, and workflows.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on development experience with C and C++ in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.
• Experience with debugging tools, compilers, and memory management in C/C++.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, or experience with z/OS operating systems.
• Understanding of legacy system modernization and integration strategies.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python or Shell is a plus.
  
  

Employee Type

Permanent

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