Senior C++ Tech Architect

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Job Details

• Work Location: Richardson, TX ,Tampa, FL ,Baskin Ridge ,NJ , Raleigh ,NC ,Alpharetta ,GA (Any one of this location would work)
• Work mode: Hybrid mode (3 days week)
• Contract duration: 12+ months Contract

Job Description

Telecom Domain is Mandatory!

Must Have Skills

• C++ Architect
• ProC
• Telecom Domain

Technical Expertise

• Advanced C++ (11/14/17/20) Skills: Deep understanding of modern C++ features (RAII, smart pointers, STL, concurrency, templates, lambda expressions, etc.)
• Object-Oriented Design: Strong grasp of OOP principles, design patterns (Factory, Singleton, Observer, Strategy, etc.), and SOLID principles.
• Multi-threading & Concurrency: Experience designing thread-safe systems, using std::thread, mutexes, condition variables, and asynchronous patterns.
• Database Integration: Proven experience with Oracle (OCI, OCCI) and/or DB2, including connection pooling, transaction management, and error handling.
• Inter-process Communication: Familiarity with message queues (MQ), sockets, and RESTful APIs for system integration.
• Build Systems: Expertise with Makefiles, CMake, and build automation for large codebases.

Telecom Domain Knowledge

• Telecom Provisioning Workflows: Understanding of PON, ONT/OLT, circuit management, and service activation flows.
• Data Modeling: Ability to model complex telecom entities and relationships in C++ and relational databases.
• Business Logic Mapping: Translate telecom business rules into maintainable, extensible C++ code.

Architectural Skills

• Modular Design: Architect systems for separation of concerns (e.g., provisioning, order management, equipment management).
• Extensibility: Design for easy addition of new PON types, equipment, and service features.
• Error Handling: Implement robust error propagation, logging, and rollback mechanisms.
• Configuration Management: Use config files, environment variables, and parameterization for flexible deployments.

Codebase Management

• Legacy Code Refactoring: Experience modernizing and refactoring large, legacy C++ codebases.
• Unit & Integration Testing: Design for testability, use frameworks like Google Test, and ensure high code coverage.
• Documentation: Maintain clear code documentation, UML diagrams, and architectural decision records.

Performance & Scalability

• Profiling & Optimization: Use tools (Valgrind, gprof, perf) to identify bottlenecks and optimize for low latency and high throughput.
• Resource Management: Ensure efficient use of memory, CPU, and database connections.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Technical Leadership: Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Cross-team Communication: Work with DBAs, QA, DevOps, and business analysts to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Agile Practices: Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery.

Security & Compliance

• Secure Coding: Prevent buffer overflows, SQL injection, and other vulnerabilities.
• Audit & Compliance: Design for traceability, audit logging, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, PCI if applicable).

Tooling & DevOps

• CI/CD Integration: Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, automated build/test pipelines.
• Deployment Automation: Support for containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and automated deployments.