Job#: 3025955 Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack - React & Java)
Location: Nashville, TN (Remote or Hybrid - must be local to Nashville)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm CT
Contract Length: 12 months
Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $64 - $74 hourly
About the Role
We are seeking a
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join a team building mission-critical applications that directly support
workplace safety and employee well-being. This role focuses on developing and enhancing a web-based platform used to help associates transition into
safe, alternative work environments, reducing injury risk while streamlining internal processes.
This is an opportunity to work on
high-impact software with real-world outcomes, while contributing to a modern full-stack architecture and exploring future
AI-driven enhancements to simplify documentation and operational workflows.
What You'll Be Working On
- Designing and building new product features for a production web application
- Developing across the full stack:
- Frontend: ReactJS
- Backend: Java, Spring, Spring Boot
- Delivering work in bi-weekly agile sprints
- Collaborating closely with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders
- Taking ownership of assigned tickets from design through deployment
- Reviewing, testing, and improving code written by peers
- Proactively identifying and resolving ambiguous requirements
- Producing clear technical documentation to support long-term scalability
What Makes This Role Unique
- Your work directly supports workplace health and safety initiatives
- Exposure to AI-adjacent exploration to improve document processing and operational efficiency
- Strong emphasis on engineering ownership, quality, and best practices
- A mature, collaborative team environment with real responsibility and impact
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience building web applications using ReactJS
- Backend expertise with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
- Experience developing distributed systems
- Solid understanding of:
- Object-oriented design
- Design patterns
- SQL / JDBC
- Comfortable working in an Agile / Scrum environment
- Proven ability to own features end-to-end and collaborate cross-functionally
- Ability to work remotely or hybrid while being local to Nashville
Nice to Have
- Experience with enterprise or regulated systems (health, safety, HR, operations)
- Exposure to automation, workflow tools, or AI-supported processes
- History of mentoring, code reviews, or technical leadership on projects
Why Join
- Work on software that matters
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Stable 12-month contract with meaningful scope
- Flexible remote/hybrid structure (local presence required)
- Collaboration with seasoned engineers on impactful platforms
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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