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C++ Software Engineer

Actalent Manassas, VA

Manassas, VA

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$50 - $75/hr Contract C++ Language CI/CD Cmake

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Job Description

The C++ Software Engineer (IRAD) will support a mission-critical internal R&D initiative focused on modernizing software build, integration, and dependency management processes. This contract role is based onsite in Manassas, VA and involves troubleshooting in Linux-based development environments while assisting CI/CD improvements moving toward GitLab-based pipelines.

Role Responsibilities

Analyze and troubleshoot code dependencies, linking issues, and build behavior across a large C/C++ software environment.
Debug and resolve complex software defects, build failures, and integration issues.
Support efforts to improve and modernize CI/CD pipeline workflows, with a focus on environments transitioning toward GitLab-based pipelines.
Work in Linux-based development environments to investigate and resolve software build and execution problems.
Collaborate with engineers to improve software modularity, dependency management, and build efficiency.
Help evaluate and shape future software development lifecycle processes related to build automation, dependency management, and pipeline modernization.
Use tools such as Git, Make/CMake, and modern software development practices in a collaborative engineering environment.

Required Qualifications

Strong professional experience with C/C++ software development.
Solid understanding of C/C++ dependencies, linking, compilation, and build behavior.
Experience working in Linux environments.
Proven ability to debug complex, non-trivial software issues.
Experience using Git in a collaborative development environment.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and software build workflows, with GitLab preferred.
Strong problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently in technically ambiguous environments.

Skills and Technologies

C++, C
Linux
Git
Make, CMake
GitLab
CI/CD pipelines
Smart pointers, templates
Jira, Confluence

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Make and/or CMake.
Familiarity with modern C++ standards, ideally C++11 or newer.
Understanding of smart pointers, vectors vs. arrays, heap vs. stack allocation, templates, and modern memory management practices.
Exposure to package/dependency management tools and CI/CD migration efforts.
Familiarity with Agile development environments and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Active Secret clearance.

Work Environment

The role primarily involves working within Linux-based development environments, using tools such as Git, Make, and CMake. Collaboration with engineers is emphasized, with a shared focus on improving software modularity, dependency management, and build efficiency. The position supports engineering efforts to modernize CI/CD pipelines, with a particular focus on transitioning to GitLab-based workflows.

Contract Details, Location, and Workplace Type

Job Type: Contract
Location: Manassas, VA (onsite)
Workplace Type: Fully onsite

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: USD 50.00 to 75.00 per hour
Compensation Notes: Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligibility requirements may apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Benefits Subject to Change: Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

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