FreeWheel

LeadSoftwareEngineer

Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Software Engineer at FreeWheel. Skills: C++, distributed systems, SQL database, Linux OS. Provide technical leadership. develop back-end service”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

solution of assigned; conduct analysis; determine integration

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, seven (7) years of experience performing back-end service software using C++ for network programming, designing large-scale, distributed, mission-critical, debugging code with GDB (GNU Debugger), using Git and Jenkins for code, developing distributed, leveraging Linux OS tools and commands for troubleshooting and technical, five (5) years include building high-performance, concurrent, server-side applications, building and optimizing SQL database for low-latency, high-throughput database systems in large-scale, using Jira for project management and issue tracking

What You'll Do.

Provide technical leadership

develop back-end service

design large-scale applications

build high-performance applications

optimize SQL database

assist software update

roll-outs of software

research documentation

evaluate applications

determine integration

guide junior engineers

mentor junior engineers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborate with project stakeholders; work with the Quality Assurance team

Process & Methodology

Jira for project management, issue tracking

Full Job Description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world. **Job Summary** **Job Description** DUTIES: Provide technical leadership in developing back-end service software; use C++ for network programming and designing large-scale, distributed, mission-critical systems; build high-performance, concurrent, server-side applications using Golang; debug code with GDB (GNU Debugger) and Delve; build and optimize SQL database for low-latency, high-throughput database systems in large-scale environments; use Jira for project management and issue tracking; use Git and Jenkins for code management; develop distributed systems; leverage Linux OS tools and commands for troubleshooting and technical support; support applications under development and customize current applications; assist with the software update process for existing applications, and roll-outs of software releases; analyze, test, and assist with the integration of new applications; document all development activity; research, write, and edit documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports; monitor and evaluate competitive applications and products; review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects; collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements; conduct analysis to determine integration needs; work with the Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements; and guide and mentor junior-level engineers. Position is eligible to work remotely o

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