Remote C++ Developer

Description:

• The C++ Developer position is a full-time remote role based in the Philippines for a UAE client, with a mission duration of 6 to 12 months, renewable.
• The main responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing the official client's ODBC connector to ensure reliability, performance, and compatibility across client environments.
• The developer will contribute to the development of new features, performance improvements, and compatibility updates.
• They will ensure seamless query execution between third-party tools and Suadeo’s data virtualization engine.
• The role requires maintaining stability, cross-platform operability, and secure communication of the connector.
• Collaboration with the client’s backend and QA teams is essential to test, document, and package the connector for production use.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in C++ development is required.
• Strong expertise in C++ is necessary, with a preference for C++11 or C++17.
• A deep understanding of ODBC standard APIs, such as SQLDriverConnect, SQLExecDirect, SQLFetch, SQLBindCol, and SQLDescribeCol, is essential.
• Experience with low-level connector or driver development is required.
• Familiarity with client-server architecture and network communication management, including sessions, connection pooling, and secured transport, is necessary.
• A solid command of SQL parsing and execution logic is required.
• The ability to map SQL queries to internal API calls or virtualized data sources is essential.
• Metadata management skills, including schemas, columns, types, and indexing, are required.
• Cross-platform development experience on Linux and Windows is necessary.
• Proficiency with build tools like CMake, Makefiles, and MSBuild is required.
• Knowledge of software packaging for deployment, including MSI, DEB, and RPM, is essential.
• A proven track record of working on ODBC or similar data connectors is required.
• Experience delivering software intended for deployment on client infrastructure is necessary.
• Comfort with network APIs, secure exchanges, and error handling is essential.
• Familiarity with unixODBC and/or Microsoft ODBC Driver Manager is a nice-to-have.
• A background in data virtualization or intermediate SQL execution layers is preferred.
• Experience with libraries like Boost and POCO is a plus.
• The ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in a modular architecture is desirable.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of full remote work from the Philippines.
• The contract duration is between 6 to 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.
• The role provides an opportunity to work with a UAE client, enhancing international experience.
• Developers will have the chance to contribute to significant projects involving ODBC connectors and data virtualization.
• The position allows for collaboration with backend and QA teams, fostering teamwork and professional growth.