1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $65–$130/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Senior C++ Developer, Legacy Desktop Modernization

Bring long-lived C++ desktop applications up to date without breaking the work their users rely on every day.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Read, build and debug large legacy C++ codebases, including the parts nobody has touched in years
Move applications to current compilers, C++ standards, build systems and UI frameworks in steps that keep them working the whole way
Find and fix memory, threading and performance problems before they reach users
Put tests around existing behavior so we can change the code with confidence
Write down what you learn so the next developer can maintain what we deliver

Required qualifications

Senior-level professional C++ development on shipped, maintained software
Hands-on modernization of a legacy desktop application, such as toolchain upgrades, framework migration, refactoring or re-architecture
Working fluency with Windows or Linux desktop development, debuggers, and build systems such as CMake, MSBuild or Make
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Qt, MFC, Win32, wxWidgets or comparable desktop UI frameworks
Modern C++ (C++17 or C++20), static analysis, sanitizers, and unit testing with GoogleTest, Catch2 or similar
Experience moving desktop functionality to cross-platform or web front ends
Work on government, defense or other regulated software

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $65–$130 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Senior C++ Developer, Legacy Desktop Modernization

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the legacy C++ desktop application you modernized that is most like this role: what it did, its size and age, the toolchain and framework you started from and moved to, a hard problem you solved along the way, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $65–$130 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

Questions? careers@precisionfederal.com · See all open roles