Software Design Engineer

Overview

Job#: 3020814

Job Description:

Software Design Engineer (contract). Onsite - Redmond, WA. Pay Rate: $50-$54.

Are you ready to make the next move in your Software Design career? We are seeking a talented Software Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge Node.js and React application running on a distributed architecture hosted in Azure Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Node.js development, React development, experience with Azure services such as Azure SQL, Azure Kubernetes, Azure Data Factory, Azure AI Search, Azure Service Bus, and a passion for building scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems.

This role requires a strong focus on test-driven development, as well as the ability to support on-call duties and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, distributed Node.js applications on Azure Kubernetes.
• Design, develop, and maintain user interface for the web application built using React.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement best practices for software development, including test-driven development, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Monitor and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, including participating in on-call rotations.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in distributed systems, cloud computing, and software engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

• An experienced Software Design Engineer who can commit to an onsite schedule
• Flexible with supporting requests/tickets when received
• 2+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend development using Node.js.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems architecture and cloud computing principles, with hands-on experience in Azure services.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests using testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha or Play Wright.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with on-call support and incident management is a plus.

Apex Systems 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.

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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 and a 401K program with company match. We also offer a Health Savings Account (HSA), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount program, and other discounts.

Training and development resources, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses are available after 6+ months, with certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. A dedicated customer service team and a certified Career Coach are available to support consultants. You can access a full list of our benefits within our Welcome Packet.

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