C++ Application Developer

C++ Application Developer - CTP - Kennesaw, GA - $40.00-$50.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a C++ Application Developer in Kennesaw, GA

Role Description

Design and develop application-level C++ software (C++17/20 preferred)
Write clean, testable, modern C++ code with unit testing and CI/CD best practices
Build performant backend components, services, APIs, and processing engines
Implement software architecture patterns with scalability and maintainability in mind
Collaborate closely with UI/UX, DevOps, QA, and business analysts
Participate in client facing discussions: requirements, solution design, delivery planning
Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and reliability
Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and architectural improvements
Work onsite 4 days/week for collaboration with clients and engineering teams

Skills & Requirements

Strong professional experience in C++ application development (not embedded)
Solid understanding of modern C++ (C++14/17/20), STL, OOP, and design patterns
Experience building backend services, multi-threaded applications, or distributed systems
Familiarity with REST APIs, client/server architectures, or service-oriented systems
Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL)
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical clients
Strong communication skills with prior consulting or client facing exposure preferred
Agile/Scrum experience
Embedded/device level programmers
Firmware/driver development backgrounds
Legacy C++ developers who've worked on the same product for 10+ years
Candidates lacking customer facing project experience
Experience integrating C++ with other application layers (e.g., Python, web services)
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), or automated testing
Knowledge of performance tuning, security best practices, and scalable architecture
Modern C++ (application layer, not hardware)
Backend services, APIs, integrations
Data processing, performance optimization
Scalability, reliability, and production system ownership

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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