Java/Ruby Developer

Job#: 3024297

Job Description:

Position: Java/Ruby Developer

Client: DHS

Pay Rate: $50-55

Conversion Salary: $100-110k

Location: Fully remote

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications: none

Requirements

• 5 year's experience with Ruby on Rails and Java
• 2+ years of experience with software development, software architecture, APIs, and microservices
• 2+ years of experience with building software using agile methods
• 2+ year experience with Ruby and associated frameworks (e.g Ruby on Rails)
• 2+ Experience with multiple back-end languages (e.g. C, C#, Java, Python, Ruby on Rails) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular.js, React, Node.js)
• 2+ years of experience with database engineering, and manipulating relational and NOSQL databases
• 2+ years of experience with automating tests for determining quality, security, performance and usability of a system.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as OpenShift, EKS, and Docker
• Experience writing and evaluating user stories, acceptance criteria, and pull-requests
• Experience working in HCD, Agile and DevSecOps environments

Preferred Skills / Attributes:

• Experience in paired programming and Extreme Programming
• Experience Lean Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
• A passion to contribute to the full stack - the front-end, backend and anything in-between (middleware or otherwise)

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 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.