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C/C++ Software Engineer – SQL Heavy

INGENworksNewark, NJ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Aug 2026

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Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: C/C++ Software Engineer – SQL Heavy
Location: New Jersey (NJ) – Local Candidates Preferred
Work Authorization: OPT candidates considered
Experience: 3+ years in the U.S. / 3+ years of professional experience in India required
 
Job Summary
We are looking for a C/C++ Software Engineer with exceptionally strong SQL skills to join our engineering team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate should have solid hands-on experience developing and debugging applications using C/C++ along with advanced SQL and relational database experience.
Candidates should have at least 3 years of professional software-development experience in India and relevant U.S. experience on OPT.
Required Skills
  • Strong hands-on C/C++ development
  • Very strong SQL skills — complex queries, joins, subqueries, CTEs, stored procedures, query optimization
  • Strong experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
  • Experience with C++ OOP, STL, memory management, debugging, and multithreading
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience working in Linux/Unix and/or Windows environments
  • Ability to analyze existing code and troubleshoot production issues
  • Experience with software development, testing, and debugging
  • Good understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with Git/version control
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
These requirements are consistent with current NJ-area C++ roles, where strong C++ development, SQL/RDBMS knowledge, debugging, and Linux/Windows experience are commonly emphasized.
Preferred Skills
  • Python or scripting experience
  • REST APIs / Web Services
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud experience
  • Financial services / banking domain
  • Oracle/Sybase/MS SQL Server
  • Kafka or messaging technologies
  • Agile/Scrum
 

Skills

Oracle
SQL
SQL Server
Scrum
Agile
C++
Git
Kafka
PostgreSQL
Python
REST

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