Developer, Software Engineer, Software Development

Job#: 3018245

Software Developer

Location: Charleston, SC (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Contract Length: 6 months (conversion based on performance)

Pay: $40 - $60 /Hr

• Write code that is robust, secure, readable, tested, follows conventions, and is no more complex than necessary.
• Refactor legacy code to improve code quality while maintaining functionality.
• Stay up to date on recommended best practices in relevant frameworks and languages.
• Reason objectively with other engineers about the technical merit of individual solutions and prepare detailed specifications for programs.
• Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Formulate and develop detailed specifications, code, documentation, and related customer information required to complete program development maintenance activities.
• Create and/or modify complex programs to meet user requirements. This includes testing program and system changes ensuring product quality and timeliness.
• Confer with project manager and representatives of departments affected by program to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, extent of automatic programming and coding use and modification, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
• Design and develop client applications; meet with clients/functional SMEs to determine program requirements. Test and correct program errors by altering program steps and sequence.
• Analyze, review, and rewrite programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Actively participate in planning activities, artifact creation, full-stack development, testing, and demonstrations.
• Analyze project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.
• Develop application changes, test, and document changes.
• Assist with other program efforts (such as test automation, configuration management, etc.)
• Interpret result from static code analyzer tools such as Fortify

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems or Computer Science.
• 5 or more years’ experience as a software developer
• Experience with Java, SQL,
• Demonstrated experience PostgreSQL
• Demonstrated experience with Database Architecture
• Ability to follow established development processes and procedures to include Sprint planning and code reviews
• Experience with Continuous Delivery pipelines
• Ability to debug / trace code and resolve issues quickly
• Familiarity and experience with Dev Ops / Sec Dev Ops
• Willing and able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with knowledge of a combination of the following technologies:
• Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Back-end:
  Node.js, Express, Python, Ruby on Rails, or similar
• Databases:
  MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, or similar
• Understanding of RESTful API design and development
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

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 an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc 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.

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