Jobs · Engineering · Missouri

Senior Software Developer I - Contractor

Apex Systems · St Louis, MO · 1 wk ago
EngineeringContract

Job Description

Quick Overview

  • Location: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite preferred) or remote for strong candidates
  • Duration: 12+ month contract (likely extension)
  • Interview Process: In-person final interview required
  • Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen required (role supports a secure environment)
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate (aligned with senior-level AWS engineering expertise)
  • Tech Stack: AWS, Java (Spring Boot), Angular, TypeScript, Microservices

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and develop microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and TypeScript
  • Build and support RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations
  • Contribute to front-end updates, including Angular upgrades and modular UI architecture
  • Develop solutions in AWS using containerization, serverless compute, and managed data services
  • Identify and reduce technical debt, including framework and dependency upgrades
  • Implement automated testing to improve reliability and release confidence
  • Possess strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Partner with DevOps, security, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS (containers, serverless, or infrastructure as code)
  • Expertise in Java/Spring Boot and API development
  • Experience with Angular (modern versions)
  • Background in microservices architecture and system modernization
  • Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and observability tools

Qualifications

  • Modern microservices architecture with ongoing legacy modernization
  • Cloud-native development in AWS
  • Strong emphasis on scalability, observability, and maintainability
  • Collaborative, fast-moving engineering teams
  • Experience with micro-frontend architectures
  • Exposure to developer productivity or platform tools
  • Strong experience with test automation frameworks
  • Long-term modernization initiative (not a short-term patch project)
  • Opportunity to influence architecture and engineering direction
  • Mix of greenfield + legacy transformation work
  • High-impact system with real-world scale

Benefits

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
  • ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
  • 401K program with company match
  • HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
  • Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
  • On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
  • Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA
  • Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources
  • Certified Career Coach

About the Company

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.

We are committed to excellence and reflect this in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex 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.

Contact Information

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

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