We have 2 clients in MA and one in NH that are looking for Linux experts for various consulting projects.

Our Client in MA (6+ mths.) is a leading provider of comprehensive compliance and content control solutions. They offer comprehensive network and desktop solutions that provide comprehensive visibility and control of inappropriate activity and information leakage across all channels of communications.

Linux systems, real time processing, networking, C++/C Developer (Principal Level) to work on a Second generation of product from scratch. Will leverage existing pieces from their current product but begin with a new scalable and modular architecture. Heavy LINUX systems exp. with Windows OR Heavy WINDOWS with Linux systems. Strong C++/C, Real-time processing. Agile Development- " High Quality/ Fast Paced". Using Eclipse and Subversion. Low-level programming with File Systems, etc. NO Java needed.

They are using RedHat Linux 2.6 kernel.

MUST HAVE: Have been part of a team that has shipped a product and/or built a product that was shipped. Experience getting a product through its life-cycle and gotten it to market. STRONG Communication Skills, Highly Collaborative, Results driven, No hand-holding, Strong Development.
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Consultant needed as part of a small team (in MA 6 mths temp to perm possible) to produce high quality functional specifications, design specifications, product code, unit tests, and build scripts as needed. You must also be able to rapidly and effectively troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve defects in an existing code base. You must be comfortable selecting and maintaining an appropriate focus in your daily work that will range from broad and abstract system architecture issues to detailed and concrete implementation issues.

Responsibilities:
- Provide software support and integration for new hardware features as they get added to the platform
- Provide Linux support to upgrade Linux distribution as well as associated build environment
- Work on low level features such as Software Upgrade
- Instrument code and help analyze resource utilization
- Maintain code repository
- Address operational issues
- Work with team on code releases

Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Either Real-Time OS or DSP experience
- Experience in Linux, C, C++, Perl
- Innovation and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently but to know to get direction when you need it
- Ability to work well with others on a small focused team
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Ability to obtain security clearance

 

Principal Software Engineer (6+ mths in southern NH)
Our client is looking for a Sr. C++ developer to replace current functionality on their embedded cards with edge nodes Linux based servers. They are currently running 1500 streams/card and want to run 2500 streams/edge node. Must have experience at the Linux kernel, driver and file systems level. This is mostly new development with some porting of the existing functionality from the embedded card.
Must have either SMP or experience writing code in a multiprocessor environment.

If you are interested and qualified, please send your confidential resume to jspencer@optimaleng.com