Software Development Engineer IV (C++, Java, Python, Linux, cloud-native) : W2 Contract - Onsite

Software Development Engineer IV

Location: Onsite Arlington, VA

Duration: 24 Months

Work Schedule: Monday Friday, Core Business Hours (40 hrs/week)

Openings: 4

About the Role

Client is seeking experienced and highly motivated Software Development Engineers (SDE IV) to design, develop, and deliver large-scale, distributed software systems.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role requiring deep technical expertise in Java, C++ , and cloud-native development within a Linux environment .

You ll work on multi-tiered applications, contribute to architectural decisions, and lead complex projects from concept to deployment.

This role also includes participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and occasional travel for onsite troubleshooting or project launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, distributed systems using Java, C++, SQL, and middleware messaging
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications
• Lead development efforts and serve as a technical expert on complex projects
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in on-call support rotation and travel as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of experience in system architecture and design
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and cloud computing (AWS preferred)
• Proficiency in version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and database management
• Experience with multi-threaded and distributed programming in Java or C++ on Linux
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master s preferred)
• Willingness to participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and occasional travel

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI agents, event-driven architecture, and infrastructure as code
• Familiarity with DevOps/SRE practices and Agile methodologies
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Top 3 Technical Skills (Must-Have)

1. Programming Languages: Java, TypeScript, Python
2. Cloud Development: AWS ecosystem
3. Full-Stack Development: End-to-end software engineering