**Overview** We are seeking a highly skilled C++/Python Developer to join our team, responsible for building and maintaining a robust, cloud-native applications hosted on AWS. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize distributed applications that leverage the scalability and power of AWS. You will work with both C++ and Python to develop and debug complex, high-performance systems while ensuring they operate efficiently in a distributed environment. As part of your responsibilities, you will focus on the full lifecycle of cloud-native applications, from design and development to troubleshooting and optimization. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our systems are reliable, scalable, and performant in a cloud environment. Your expertise in AWS, C++, and Python will be key in maintaining and improving our infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the organization. **Responsibilities** + Designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native applications using C++ and Python in AWS environments. + Troubleshooting and optimizing distributed systems to ensure high performance and reliability. + Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and integrate solutions that scale effectively in the cloud. + Managing cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring the applications meet performance and security standards. + Continuously monitoring and improving the reliability and scalability of the systems within the AWS ecosystem. **Qualifications** Education/Experience Requirements: + Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. + 5+ years of software development experience Knowledge/Skill Requirements + Proficiency in **C/C++ programming** in a **Linux environment and TCP/IP network programming, including socket-based programming** + **Experience working on problems of moderate to high complexity, with the ability to analyze and resolve issues by reviewing multiple factors and implementing tailored solutions.** + **Core Language Features: Advanced knowledge of templates, STL (Standard Template Library), smart pointers, lambda expressions, and RAII (Resource Acquisition Is Initialization).** + **Multithreading and Concurrency: Expertise in threading libraries like** **** **and** **** **for building concurrent applications.** + **Performance Optimization: Skilled in memory management, code profiling, and performance tuning to develop efficient and high-performance applications.** + **Design Patterns: Strong grasp of design principles and patterns such as Factory, Singleton, Observer, and Dependency Injection for robust code architecture.** + **Knowledge of network security methodologies, including secure protocols (TLS/SSL), encryption standards, and secure application design.** + **Experience in streaming audio/video development, including building both servers and clients for multimedia applications.** + Expertise in setting up and managing **CloudWatch Metrics** , **CloudWatch Logs** , and **CloudWatch Alarms** for real-time application and infrastructure monitoring. + Proficient in using **AWS X-Ray** for distributed tracing in microservices and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks. + Experience with third-party monitoring tools (e.g., **Prometheus** , **Grafana** ) integrated with AWS for enhanced observability. + Proficient in designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes in AWS EKS. + Hands-on experience with **node scaling** , **pod autoscaling** , and resource optimization in EKS. + Familiarity with **AWS App Mesh** , **IAM roles for service accounts** , and **Kubernetes RBAC** for secure multi-tenant cluster deployments. + Capable of making significant contributions to software products or projects with a clear understanding of best practices in software design, development, and testing. + Hands-on experience with **CI/CD pipelines** for EKS workloads using **GitLab** . + Proficient in **project planning** , tracking internal and external dependencies, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. + Ability to manage lab resources, including system configurations and test environments, effectively. + Strong verbal communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Demonstrated ability to interface with customers, focusing on engineering documentation and technical support. REQ-145751