Senior C++ Developer - Linux Environment

Job Title : Senior C++ Developer

Experience Required : 7 to 11 Years

Location : Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore

Work Mode : Hybrid

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled C++ Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems-level programming using C/C++, with proven experience in socket programming, Linux-based development, and database interaction using Pro-C or C++.

The role requires a deep understanding of multithreading, memory management, performance tuning, and the ability to debug and optimize complex software systems. Experience in the telecom domain and familiarity with messaging frameworks such as Kafka would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable software solutions using C++ in a Linux environment.
• Implement and optimize socket programming (TCP/IP, UDP) for communication between distributed systems.
• Develop modules that interact with relational databases using Pro-C or native C++ database APIs.
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, and best software engineering practices.
• Analyze system performance and conduct performance tuning of applications to meet SLA and latency requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs in the system and devise solutions to mitigate and address them effectively.
• Work with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Managers to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Document software architecture, design decisions, and codebase to support long-term maintainability and scalability.
  
  

Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on programming experience with C++ (preferably C++11 and above).
• Solid understanding and experience with Linux OS, shell scripting, and Linux-based application development.
• Proficiency in PL/SQL, with the ability to write and optimize SQL queries, procedures, and functions.
• Experience in socket programming using TCP/IP and UDP protocols.
• Familiarity with software development tools like GCC/G++, GDB, and version control systems like Git.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Strong grasp of multithreading, concurrency control, synchronization mechanisms, and process/thread management in Linux.
• In-depth knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and memory management techniques.
• Experience in profiling, debugging, and performance optimization of latency-sensitive applications.
• Exposure to system tuning for performance, including CPU, memory, I/O, and networking.
• Ability to conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Domain experience in Telecommunications will be a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with Kafka or similar distributed messaging systems is a plus.
  
  

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
  
  

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  
  

(ref:hirist.tech)