Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer

Software Engineer

Location:

San Diego, CA

Type:
Contract

Category:
Development

Industry: Healthcare

Reference  -

Date Posted: 04/15/2026

Hybrid 2 days onsite in either San Diego, CA

Our client seeks a Software Engineer focused on C++ to design and develop distributed applications and database‑integrated services. The role requires strong command of modern C++ practices, UNIX build automation, and RDBMS interfacing. You will contribute across the application lifecycle and support reliable, scalable systems in a hybrid work setting.

For W2 consultants, a benefits package is offered that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr w2

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ applications using object‑oriented and procedural paradigms.
• Develop distributed networking components and multiprocessing application features.
• Integrate with relational databases and optimize database interfacing layers.
• Create and maintain build automation using make, cmake, and related tooling.
• Author shell scripts and supporting utilities to streamline builds and deployments.
• Apply design patterns and best practices across the full application development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

• Thorough knowledge of software methodologies, distributed networking, databases, communications, and multiprocessing applications.
• Significant experience with C++ design and development, design patterns, full application lifecycle, and at least one scripting language.
• Strong proficiency in database interfacing and RDBMS such as Oracle or similar.
• Expert knowledge of object‑oriented and procedural languages.
• Solid UNIX command‑line and Makefile experience, with build automation using make, cmake, or similar tools.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex, marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.