Job Description:
Role: Full Stack Java Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite in SE Michigan
Duration: 12+ months
Description:
The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications that meet customer and business needs. This role participates in the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack development expertise, a customer-centric mindset, and a passion for delivering scalable, high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and end users to understand requirements, pain points, and business objectives while advocating for customer-focused solutions.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise software applications using modern development frameworks and methodologies.
- Evaluate technical requirements and recommend appropriate technology stacks, integration approaches, and deployment strategies.
- Develop scalable software architecture, application design patterns, and technical solutions aligned with business goals.
- Partner with product owners, architects, designers, and cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Build and maintain responsive user interfaces and front-end applications using modern web technologies.
- Develop and support back-end services, APIs, and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Implement and promote software engineering best practices, including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
- Define and execute testing strategies to ensure application reliability, quality, and performance.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support secure software development practices, including data protection, encryption, and privacy controls.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve development efficiency and solution capabilities.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Java (5+ years)
- Spring Boot (4+ years)
- PostgreSQL (3+ years)
- MongoDB (3+ years)
- GitHub and Git-based source control
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles
- Experience working within Agile development environments
Preferred Skills
- Angular
- React
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Neo4j Graph Database
Experience
- 6+ years of overall IT experience
- 4+ years of application development experience
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and practical experience across multiple technologies and frameworks
- Experience developing and supporting enterprise-scale applications
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Preferred
- Master's Degree in a related discipline
Additional Notes
- Full-stack development experience is highly desirable.
- Experience building cloud-native and API-driven applications is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
