Job#: 3028261 Job Description: Software Engineering - Software Engineer III
Location: Remote Location, California
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 months
Pay Rate: $70 - $80 hourly
Role Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer to build and maintain internal tools, automate workflows, and set technical best practices for a legal department. This role is ideal for an individual with strong attention to detail who enjoys collaborating with a variety of technical and non-technical cross-functional partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack internal tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Automate processes and workflows using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Hack).
- Build and enhance backend systems to support data management and operational needs.
- Establish and advise on technical best practices for software development, including code quality, security, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., attorneys, Data Science, Data Engineering) to gather requirements and provide technical counsel.
- Create and maintain internal documentation for tools, systems, and workflows to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
- Stay up to date on new technologies and internal systems relevant to operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant experience (8+ preferred).
- Expertise in C++, C, Java, Hack, or an equivalent non-Pythonic language (Java and PHP experience is strongly preferred).
- Expertise in Python.
- Experience developing command-line interfaces and shell scripts (e.g., Bash) in Unix/Linux environments.
- Experience as a self-starter with expert collaboration skills, including leading cross-functional efforts with minimal oversight.
- Experience serving as a technical liaison and translating business requirements into technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with QA testing, organization, and documentation.
- Experience developing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems, serving as an on-call, and resolving issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing technical documentation and incident reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Based on the West Coast.
- Experience building enterprise web applications and internal tools end-to-end.
- Experience working on projects in the legal, privacy, or security space.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.
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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