Developer-Full Stack Professional

Job#: 3030765

Job Description:

We are hiring a Developer-Full Stack Professional!

Role: Java Full Stack Engineer

Supporting: Large Financial Services Client

Location: McLean, VA (Onsite)

Assignment Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: 3 Months

Role Overview:

Are you a confident, self-motivated engineer who enjoys building modern, scalable applications and seeing your work make a real impact? This role offers hands-on involvement across the full development lifecycle, from design to deployment to production support, while working in a fast-moving Agile environment. You'll collaborate closely with other engineers, contribute to technical decisions, and continuously grow your skills using current Java and Angular technologies.

If you're excited to work on impactful applications, collaborate with strong engineering peers, and step into a role with long-term potential, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply today to connect with us!

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and support enterprise-level applications

Perform both development and testing (automation and manual) based on sprint needs

Deliver solutions using Agile software development methodologies

Design and implement complex integrations using industry-standard technologies

Actively participate in daily development team activities and Agile ceremonies

Build, enhance, and maintain automated test suites

Support planning activities such as impact assessments, effort estimates, and task assignments

Participate in detailed design reviews to ensure alignment with established architecture

Conduct regular code reviews and promote best engineering practices

Lead and contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions for team members

Production Support

Participate in an on-call support rotation

Troubleshoot production issues and drive them through resolution efficiently and effectively

Qualifications:

2-4 years of professional experience (4+ years strongly preferred)

Strong proficiency in Java, microservices, and Angular

Hands-on experience with Java 17, Spring Boot, and Angular UI framework

Strong coding skills with an emphasis on clean, maintainable, and testable code

Technical Experience

Design, implementation, and production support of Java/J2EE applications

Experience with Angular, JavaScript, AWS, relational databases, SQL, and GitHub (including Copilot)

Experience with Spring Boot, CI/CD frameworks, Apigee, Autosys, and shell scripting

Test automation experience using Selenium and/or Cypress

Solid understanding of object-oriented analysis and design principles

Experience designing and building enterprise and/or distributed systems

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and navigate ambiguity

Experience with systems and software architecture concepts

Key to Success in This Role

Willingness to learn and thrive in a collaborative team environment

Demonstrated technical leadership and effective communication

Comfort leading through change and adapting to evolving priorities

Ability to work across teams and organizational boundaries

Curiosity and passion for learning new technologies and trends

Ability to build strong, productive working relationships

Calm and focused approach to high-pressure situations

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $66.13 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.

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.