Sr. Software Engineer with DevOps

Job#: 3031443

Job Description:
Sr. Software Engineer with DevOps

Location: Irving, Texas (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This role supports a large-scale, multi-year modernization initiative to replace a legacy mainframe loan origination system with a new platform built on an AWS microservice architecture. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will be a key contributor on one of four core delivery teams, driving a significant cultural and technical transformation. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced project offering the chance to build a modern platform from the ground up, with a long-term goal of full-time conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior full-stack contributor, maintaining a 50/50 split between front-end UI and back-end services development.
• Develop and maintain complex web-based applications and enterprise systems using TypeScript, Node.js, and Angular.
• Build and enhance features within a microservices architecture, leveraging GraphQL for service integration.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions on AWS, utilizing DevOps fundamentals to unblock the team and ensure seamless CI/CD.
• Participate in technical design, solutioning, and decision-making in a high-pressure, collaborative environment.
• Write automated tests and conduct thorough testing to deliver high-quality software each sprint.
• Provide mentorship to other engineers, promoting software engineering craftsmanship and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and peer engineers to refine work and enhance product delivery.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A background in senior full-stack engineering with at least 7 years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality, maintainable software.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with TypeScript, utilized across both front-end and back-end services.
• Strong experience with Angular for front-end development.
• Experience building Node.js / TypeScript-based microservices.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL, including schemas, resolvers, and service integration.
• Proficiency with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Some exposure to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline adjustments and automated testing within pipelines, to help avoid team blockers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Apollo GraphQL federation.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture using Kafka or similar messaging systems.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CDK.
• Knowledge of workflow engines like Camunda.
• Financial services or lending domain experience.
• Experience using AI tools to improve development efficiency.

Work Environment

• The position is remote during the contract phase. Candidates must reside near Baltimore, MD; Dallas, TX; or Wilmington, DE.
• The role operates in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with significant pressure to deliver.
• Engineers are part of a product team structure that includes 4-6 engineers, a product partner, and a UX designer, with shared DevOps and SDET resources.
• The ideal candidate is a confident communicator who thrives in collaborative, high-accountability settings and prioritizes team success.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $85.00 to $100.00 per hour. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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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.