Apex Systems

Job#: 2081548

Job Description:

Hourly: $65/hr-$70/hr

Contract-to-hire

Onsite, Columbus, OH

We are seeking high-capacity, innovative engineers to join our team in building best-in-class enterprise APIs and production infrastructure. This role involves working closely with our Development Manager to deliver scalable, high-performance, and reliable solutions using modern technologies and cloud-native practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern REST APIs using Java Spring Boot.
• Contribute to system architecture, including server layout, availability, disaster recovery, and production deployments.
• Assist in software and data design, including:
  • Database schema and storage optimization.
  • Data mapping and transformation.
  • API design (call signatures, schema, business logic, resilience, logging).
• Deliver high-quality, scalable, and recoverable software solutions.
• Work with Kafka for event streaming, including setup, enrichment, and transformation.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment, participating in 2-week sprints.
• Integrate solutions into CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment.
• Maintain and evolve existing integration assets and systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of software development experience, including API development.
• 1+ years of experience with DevOps practices.
• Strong Java development skills with Spring Framework, Maven, and Gradle.
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and team collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with REST, JSON, and SOAP web services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, JUnit).
• Experience with deployment automation tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet).
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB.

EEO Employer

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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

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 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.