Job#: 3035741 Job Description: Senior Full Stack Developer (AI & Data Platforms)
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in backend systems, data engineering, MCP-based services, and AI-enabled applications. This role focuses on the design, development, and support of enterprise-scale applications and data platforms, with a strong emphasis on API-driven architectures, cloud-native development, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across Java, Python, and modern frameworks, and is comfortable owning systems end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend and full stack applications using Java and Python.
- Build, integrate, and manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) services to support AI/LLM-driven workflows.
- Architect and implement RESTful and event-driven APIs for internal and external consumers.
- Design, build, and operate scalable ETL and data pipelines using Informatica, PySpark, SQL, and Python.
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities into applications, including LLM-based features and automation.
- Deploy, manage, and scale applications in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure leveraging modern DevOps tools.
- Collaborate with application, data, AI, and DevOps teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in enterprise or large-scale systems.
- Strong proficiency in Java and Python.
- Extensive experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Hands-on experience with ETL frameworks such as Informatica, PySpark, or SQL-based pipelines.
- Experience with modern data warehouses like Vertica, SingleStore, Clickhouse, or Snowflake.
- Proven experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
- Proficiency with Git and modern SDLC practices.
- Strong CI/CD and DevOps background (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with C#.
- Frontend experience with React, Angular, or similar frameworks.
- Experience designing microservices and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Background in high-volume, data-intensive, or regulated systems.
- Prior experience in technical leadership or solution architecture.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $63.00 and $68.26 per hour.
We are 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. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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