Senior C Programmer
Seattle, WA
Senior C Programmer
Full Time • Seattle, WA
Position: Senior C++ Programmer
Location: Seattle, WA
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior C++ Programmer to support the continued development, enhancement, and maintenance of the Comprehensive Passage (COMPASS) model, a complex ecological modeling application used to predict the effects of alternative dam and reservoir operations on juvenile salmon and steelhead survival and passage through the Columbia River hydropower system.
The successful candidate will work closely with our client’s scientific and technical personnel to troubleshoot and debug the existing application, implement new ecological features, enhance the graphical user interface (GUI), improve model performance, and maintain the existing C++ codebase.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, troubleshoot, debug, and maintain a large and complex C++ application.
- Support an existing COMPASS codebase consisting of approximately 230,000 lines of C++ code.
- Complete and enhance the application's graphical user interface (GUI).
- Develop functionality allowing users to modify model parameters and environmental data such as flow and temperature.
- Create and maintain the Windows installer package for the GUI.
- Complete development of the adult fish passage module, including functionality related to:
- Dam tailrace delays
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- Adult fishway passage timing
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- Reservoir travel time and survival
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- Fallback over dams
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- Harvest-related losses
- Implement new ecological and fisheries modeling functionality developed in collaboration with project scientists.
- Expand model capabilities related to tributary travel time and survival.
- Perform routine application maintenance and minor modifications.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve model speed, efficiency, memory utilization, and overall functionality.
- Maintain compatibility with the existing development environment and code architecture.
- Work collaboratively with NOAA personnel to investigate technical issues and determine appropriate solutions.
- Maintain technical and user documentation.
- Provide regular progress reports and participate in scheduled and ad hoc project meetings.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in a computer science field.
· 10+ years of applied programming experience.
· Demonstrated proficiency and significant hands-on experience with C++.
· Ability to provide examples of successfully completed projects using C++.
· Strong understanding of object-oriented software design and development.
· Experience maintaining, debugging, and enhancing large and complex software codebases.
· Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with technical personnel, scientists, and other project stakeholders.
· Strong written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.
Technical Environment: C++17,Qt 6,Boost C++ Libraries,Git,Object-oriented C++ architecture,indows development and deployment, Windows, Linux, and MAC
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework, education, or professional experience in one or more of the following:
- Ecology, Fisheries, Oceanography, Natural resources, Related environmental or biological sciences
Compensation: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Mission Statement
Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity.
Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.
Vision Statement
At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations.
Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.
Careers
STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members.
STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients.
STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects.
In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
- Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients.
- A comprehensive portfolio of solutions that span leading-edge technologies from Enterprise Architecture to Business Intelligence to Quality Assurance
- Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring to maximize efficacy and efficiency.
- A growing R&D division continually exploring and pioneering the latest technological developments in a variety of disciplines.
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