Job#: 3029311 Job Description: Java API Developer (back end)
Location: DEARBORN, Michigan (Partial Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
This is a Software Engineer position on a team delivering a portfolio of products involving telematics tools and fleet management services. The role involves working on a balanced team with a Product Owner, Product Manager, and Product Designer. The team will deliver products that provide a customer-facing user experience through UI and API offerings that integrate with existing systems. The Software Engineer will deliver value through Agile software development practices in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, design, develop, and deploy services and applications in a microservice and cloud-based architecture.
- Ensure functional and non-functional quality and on-time delivery using agile principles.
- Embrace extreme programming practices including paired development, test-driven development, and continuous delivery.
- Collaborate closely with a balanced team of developers.
- Develop and maintain APIs, data ingestors, and data processors within the product ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
Education: A BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field is required.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of Java development experience building microservice and cloud-based solutions using the Spring Platform (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud) is necessary. Candidates should also have at least 3 years of JavaScript experience for front-end user experience (e.g., Vue.js, React, or Angular), 2 years of web service delivery experience using REST, and 1 year of experience with cloud environments such as Google Cloud, Azure, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, or AWS.
Technical Skills: The primary tech stack is Kotlin, with some Java services. Services are hosted on Google Cloud Platform using PCF as the orchestration framework.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Agile Methodologies.
- Proficiency with software development tools for backlog management, source code management, automated testing, and CI/CD.
- Proven ability to work both individually and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to think beyond baseline requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $60.00 and $70.00 per hour. Please note that the pay rate may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package may be available to eligible employees.
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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.
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