Job#: 3028127 Job Description: Applications Dev & Test - Software Design Engineer 3
Location: REDMOND, Washington (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an Applications Development & Test Software Design Engineer. This role involves feature design, development, validation, CI/CD, and resolving bugs and technical issues. The engineer will collaborate with an engineering manager and other team members, adhering to established engineering practices and deployment protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, and ship Windows and Linux client/OS components that support monitoring, diagnostics, and reliability scenarios.
- Translate customer and partner requirements into technical designs, prototypes, and production-ready implementations.
- Address security tasks such as fixing code vulnerabilities, updating identities and secrets, and securing endpoints.
- Perform governance-related work, including data partitioning and implementing physical access restrictions.
- Write, modify, and debug code and services as part of the standard engineering lifecycle.
- Maintain and improve data pipelines across Cosmos (MapReducer) and Azure data platforms like HDI, ADLS Gen2, and Spark.
- Investigate and mitigate production issues, performing root-cause analysis and implementing durable fixes.
- Drive engineering best practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, and automated testing, to improve quality and maintainability.
Required Qualifications
Experience:- Proven experience building for high availability, performance, security, and operability, including telemetry, logging, alerting, and safe rollouts.
- Experience developing and maintaining Linux-based components used to monitor and diagnose the health of services and fleet infrastructure.
Technical Skills:- Software development experience in Rust, Java, C, or C++.
- Proficiency with Azure data platforms such as HDI, ADLS Gen2, and Spark.
- Familiarity with Cosmos (MapReducer).
Work Environment
This is a contract position requiring the individual to be on-site five days a week. The role primarily involves execution-focused work, following a task list to complete high-priority deliverables. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no overtime expected. Collaboration with team members will be essential for onboarding and project ramp-up.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $63.00 to $68.00 per hour. Please note that the pay rate may be outside of this range depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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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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