Windows Software Engineer

  • Location: Fairfax, Virginia
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #75454

Our client is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. They provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients.
 
We have an immediate opening for a Windows Software Engineer responsible for the design, development, testing, integration and configuration of software applications and components as well as engineering expertise in diagnostics/debugging issues in existing code.

Job Title: Windows Software Engineer
Location: Canonsburg, PA 15317
Contract Duration: 12 months or longer

Pay: $52.96/hour

Note:  Due to the nature of work all candidates must be US Citizens. Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by program requirements.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • This position will involve the design, development, testing, integration and configuration of software applications and components as well as engineering expertise in diagnostics/debugging issues in existing code.
  • In addition, this position will require the documentation of software development including development of test plans, design documentation, and maintaining design requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proficiency with one/more of the following computer languages:
    • C/C++
    • Windows/Visual Studio
    • SQL/SQL Server
  • Object-Oriented Software Engineering Experience with user interface development.
  • Experience implementing ideas from scratch, own major application features, and take responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time.
  • Experience participating in technical architecture decisions for complex products.
  • An advanced level of programming expertise.
  • A significant level of Windows application development architecture expertise (e.g., Win32 apps, WPF apps, WinUI 3 apps).
  • Deep understanding of software design patterns such as MVVM, MVP, etc.
  • Windows kernel level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK or WinDBG or equivalent
  • Demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK
  • Demonstrated in-depth understand of Windows Low Level Systems development and API

Required Education and Experience:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
  • Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with utilizing basic lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Spectrum Analyzers, and other test equipment.
  • Proficiency with different communication protocols like GPIB, RS232, SPI, and Ethernet.
  • Experience with interfacing and integrating hardware devices, control, sim/stim, data acquisition, specifically with National Instruments Hardware like PXI, CRIO, CDAQ, Etc.
  • Experience using National Instruments Lab Windows/CVI software/Matlab/Coder/Compiler/MEX

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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