Job#: 3019416 Job Description: Typical Day in the Role:
Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is help drive awareness for features and products to customers
Key projects: This role will contribute to engineering to help build specific features and products.
Hard Skills Assessments
Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: after 1/28
Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 1-2 rounds .
Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should be able to code live on the call or complete a coding test prepared prior to the assessment.
Senior Web development Contractor
Join a fast-moving team building modern, high-impact software products. We're looking for a Senior Ruby on Rails Contractor who can move fast, own projects end-to-end, and deliver production-ready features with minimal oversight. You'll work across a modern stack-Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, and MySQL-to ship features that make a real difference.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment where progress is made through iteration and initiative, not waiting for perfect specs.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Ruby on Rails.
- Develop and enhance front-end features using React and TypeScript.
- Write efficient, maintainable SQL for MySQL databases.
- Take ownership of projects from concept to production.
- Debug, optimize, and ship code quickly with attention to quality.
- Collaborate directly with product and design teams to define technical solutions.
- Ensure code quality through thoughtful reviews and testing.
Qualifications
- Must have exceptional written and verbal English with complete fluency
- Must have 5+ years experience as a lead software developer and co-founder of a software development studio/agency/company
- Must have 5+ years of typescript experience
- Must have 5+ years of backend web development experience (node.js, golang, or Ruby on Rails)
- Must have 5+ years of react experience
- Must have a computer science degree (major or minor)
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.
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