C++/C# (MQTT) Developer in Columbia, MD

C++/C# Developer – Application Integration Support

Location: Columbia, MD (Onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months
Justification: General development support for application-level integrations, bug fixes, and system enhancements across all three initiatives.

+ Any transit system experience is required, transit data standards such as GTFS, AVL/CAD, APC (Automated Passenger Counters), and AVA systems.

Experience Level: 3-5 years

Job Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and enhance application code using C++ and C# to support ongoing integration, maintenance, and enhancement needs across multiple transit system initiatives.
Perform code analysis, debugging, and resolution of software defects reported from field operations or testing environments.
Participate in peer code reviews, design reviews, and software quality assurance processes to maintain high development standards.
Develop unit tests and integration tests to validate software functionality and reliability.
Create and maintain technical documentation including system designs, integration interfaces, and change management records.
 

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor degree of Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of professional experience developing software in C++ and C# within enterprise or embedded systems environments.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture principles.
Familiarity with multi-threaded programming, event-driven architectures, and system resource management.
Familiarity with MQTT messaging protocols for inter-process communication is a plus.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across both application and integration layers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical designs and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.