React/Node Engineer

Job#: 3017671

Job Description:
Ford

Hybrid Dearborn MI

12+ Month Contract

$55-65/HR

Position Description

Employees in this role are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs. They participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including software architecture design, coding, quality testing, and deployment to fulfill customer requirements. Full-stack software engineering roles, capable of developing all components of software-including user interface and server-side-also fall within this function.
Key Responsibilities

Engage with customers to deeply understand their use cases, pain points, and requirements, demonstrating empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutions.

Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering solutions using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (such as Agile), and technologies.

Assess application or service requirements and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, and deployment strategy.

Create high-level software architecture designs outlining overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and architects.

Define and implement software testing strategies, guidelines, policies, and processes aligned with organizational vision, industry regulations, and best practices.

Continuously improve performance, optimize applications, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Apply programming practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

Support security practices to safeguard user data, including encryption and anonymization.

Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces.

Develop and maintain back-end applications, such as APIs and microservices, using server-side languages.

Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities, monitor new stack layers, and participate in industry collaborations.

Skills Required

• Google Cloud Platform Cloud Run
• Node.js
• Google Cloud Platform
• Serverless Computing
• Testing Methodologies
• React
• Tekton
• Unit Testing

Skills Preferred

• Serverless Computing
• GitHub
• Endpoint Security
• REST APIs
• API

Experience Required

• Engineer 3 experience: Practical experience in 2 coding languages or advanced proficiency in 1 language
• 6+ years in IT; 4+ years in development

Experience Preferred

• Experience with web and mobile accessibility standards (WCAG compliance), tools, and testing (e.g., screen readers, axe, user interviews)
• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development
• Mechanical and engineering empathy
• Desire to collaborate closely with UI/UX designers
• Self-starter with a keen interest in problem-solving
• Ability to lead a team and mentor junior engineers

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

• Master's Degree

Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements

• [Not specified]

Additional Information

• 4 days in the office

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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.