Job Details

Description

The IT team supports a variety of enterprise applications related to customer, financial, and employee needs. These applications run across platforms including Java/Oracle, Microsoft/SQL Server/.NET, enterprise financial systems, business intelligence tools, and CRM platforms.The team is actively modernizing core systems by migrating key applications to a microservices architecture and executing a roadmap to move applications to the cloud.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer II to join a growing technology team. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to solve complex business problems and serve as a subject matter expert within your area of focus. You will represent your team on complex initiatives and contribute to evaluating the effectiveness of technology solutions through requirements gathering, testing, research, and investigation.

You will make recommendations that improve quality, performance, and overall system effectiveness, while collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
• This position offers the opportunity to work fully remote within the United States (must currently reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, ID, IL (excludes Cook County), IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI. Must be able to work a schedule within U.S. Central Standard Time core business hours.
• Strong commitment to incorporating security into all technical decisions and daily responsibilities
• 3+ years of experience in Java-based software development
• Expert-level experience with Python
• Hands-on experience with RESTful web services, AWS Lambda, and API Gateway
• Knowledge of API security frameworks, token management, and access control (e.g., OAuth, JWT, OpenAPI, identity providers)
• Experience querying and integrating data from multiple sources, including APIs, relational databases, and document stores

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect - Associate, Developer - Associate)
• Experience building or modifying CI/CD pipelines using Git-based repositories
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging services (e.g., queues, notifications) for system integrations

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.