Technology and Data - Software Engineer 3 - Contingent

Job#: 3028120

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: Not Provided

Job Title: Software Engineer 3 - Contingent

Location: Charlotte, NC / Chandler, AZ / Iselin, NJ / Minneapolis, MN (Onsite Required)

Contract Length: 12mo

Pay Rate: $50 - $57
Top Requirements:

4+ years software engineering experience, specifically Python + Node.js.

5+ years strong proficiency in Python (Django/Flask) and Node.js, with solid JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge.

Back-end expertise: REST APIs, microservices, server-side development.

Database skills: PostgreSQL/MySQL + MongoDB/Redis.

Cloud experience: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform + familiarity with DevOps practices.

Git + version control workflows.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Strong communication + problem-solving skills.

Plusses:

Front-end knowledge (React, Angular, Vue).

CI/CD pipeline experience.

Docker + Kubernetes experience.

Testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, PyTest).

Financial services experience (preferred).

Job Summary:

In this contingent assignment, the Software Engineer will participate in moderately complex software engineering initiatives, contributing to large-scale planning and solution delivery across backend systems. The engineer will analyze technical challenges, support issue resolution, and collaborate with internal client engineering teams. The role requires strong Python and Node.js experience, back-end API development, cloud technologies, database expertise, and the ability to function in a fast-paced Agile environment. This position is conversion eligible and requires onsite work in one of the four approved hub locations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Architect, design, and develop scalable back-end services using Python and Node.js.
• System Integration: Integrate APIs, databases, and third-party services into the system architecture.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code following best practices in testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve bottlenecks to improve speed and scalability.
• Collaboration: Partner with front-end engineers, DevOps, and cross-functional teams for smooth deployment.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Problem Solving: Analyze complex issues and create innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Keep current with modern technologies and suggest process improvements.
• Testing & Debugging: Build and execute unit/integration tests to ensure reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain technical specifications, design docs, and user guides.

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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.