CTG is seeking to fill a Software Developer opening for our client in Durham, NC. **Location:** Durham, NC **Duration:** 9 months **Duties:** + Design, develop, and maintain software applications focused on networking protocols, including IPv6, IPv4, ICMP, TLS, and IPSec. + Implement and troubleshoot network communication components in C/C++ (or similar procedural programming languages). + Develop, test, and optimize software solutions at the TCP/IP stack level. + Engage with standards documentation (e.g., IETF RFCs) to ensure compliance and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant networking protocols and technologies. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve software performance, and contribute to the overall network architecture design. + Conduct code reviews and maintain software quality through continuous integration practices. + Participate in the design and implementation of auto-configuration mechanisms, routing mechanisms, and header formats related to IPv6 and TCP/IP protocols. **Skills:** + Strong understanding of TCP/IP layer 3 networking protocols, specifically IPv6, IPv4, ICMP, TLS, and IPSec. + Proficiency in C/C++ (or similar procedural programming languages). + Knowledge of IPv6 technical details, including address structure, header format, routing, and auto-configuration capabilities. + Experience reading and interpreting IETF RFCs and network standards specifications. + Familiarity with networking troubleshooting tools and techniques. + Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in a networked environment. **Experience:** + Minimum of 3 years of software development experience. + Proven experience working with TCP/IP networking protocols, especially IPv6. + Experience in developing software that involves low-level networking functionality, preferably at the stack level. + Experience with networking protocols on enterprise-scale systems. **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. **Additional Requirements:** + Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. + Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of colleagues, stakeholders, and clients. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Recruiter Krista Eckard at** **krista.eckard@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.