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POSITION IS 100% ONSITE DAILY IN NORCO, CA
Job Summary
VSolvit ais seeking a highly motivated Software Developer (C++) to join our team supporting the development, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical analysis applications for the U.S. Navy. This position is ideal for a mid-to-senior level software engineer with strong C++ development experience, a passion for solving complex technical challenges, and the ability to contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.
The selected candidate will work within a collaborative Agile SAFe environment, partnering with software engineers, systems engineers, testers, and government stakeholders to design, develop, enhance, and maintain desktop-based analytical applications. The role involves modernizing legacy software systems, implementing new capabilities, troubleshooting complex issues, and contributing to the long-term technical direction of the platform.
Successful candidates will possess strong object-oriented design skills, experience developing multi-threaded applications, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment. Experience working in DoD, government, or other regulated environments is highly desirable.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. These include adhering to established work schedules, meeting project deadlines, complying with company policies and procedures, communicating effectively with supervisors and team members, maintaining focus on assigned objectives, and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to design, develop, test, and maintain desktop-based software applications
- Develop high-quality software solutions using C++ and modern software engineering practices
- Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and efficient application components
- Apply object-oriented design principles, multi-threading, concurrency, synchronization, and asynchronous programming techniques
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues
- Participate in the modernization of legacy applications and implementation of new capabilities
- Contribute to software architecture, technical design discussions, and code reviews
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and software test procedures
- Work closely with systems engineers, analysts, testers, and government stakeholders to ensure mission requirements are met
- Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies
Support software integration, deployment, and sustainment activities
Basic Qualifications
5–10 years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C++ with a focus on desktop application development
- Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing desktop applications using C++
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software engineering principles
- Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, synchronization, and task-based asynchronous programming
- Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex software applications
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving software defects in production or operational environments
- Working knowledge of Git source control, including branching, merging, code reviews, commits, and pull request workflows
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- US Citizenship is required
- Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain one)
- CompTIA Security+ Certification required
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. Government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered
Preferred Qualifications
5 to 7+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and SAFe
- Experience using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Experience developing desktop applications in government, defense, or regulated environments
- Experience modernizing legacy software systems and migrating applications to newer architectures
- Familiarity with CMake for configuring, building, and managing C++ projects
- Experience with modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17/20)
- Experience debugging, profiling, and optimizing complex software systems
- Familiarity with Python scripting and automation
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy or Department of Defense software development efforts
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems) experience is a plus
Active Top Secret Clearance is a plus
Education and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered
CompTIA Security+ Certification required
Additional Notes
This position is intended for a mid-to-senior level software developer capable of contributing immediately to software design, development, and modernization efforts. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile development environment supporting mission-critical defense systems.
Company Summary
Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced "We Solve It") is a technology services provider specializing in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI), data warehousing, engineering services, and custom application development. VSolvit is an award-winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company.
We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401(k) retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.
Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work we do as a team while supporting critical missions for our customers.
VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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How do I get a mid level c++ developer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove technical decisions, resolved complex bugs independently, or improved performance in a measurable way. Employers at this level want to see code review experience, comfort with the full development cycle, and evidence you can work without close supervision. Tailor your resume to show impact, not just tasks completed.
Which companies hire mid level c++ developers?
Companies hiring mid level c++ developers right now include Open Systems Technologies, Environmental Systems Research Institute, and Esri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including embedded systems firms, defense contractors, game studios, and large software companies building performance-critical infrastructure.
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Yes, though availability varies by industry and role type. About 30% of mid level c++ developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles more common in sectors like aerospace, defense, and hardware development where physical lab access matters. Remote options tend to cluster in software infrastructure and game development.
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Moving into a mid level c++ developer role takes deliberate skill deepening beyond day-to-day task work. Focus on owning a module or feature from design through deployment, learning memory management and performance profiling at a deeper level, and asking for code review responsibility. Demonstrable impact on team output and technical quality is what separates mid level candidates from those still at the junior stage.
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Mid Level c++ developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they depend on low-latency, high-performance systems where C++ remains the language of choice for production-grade work at scale.