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Apex Systems

Software Engineer level 1

Apex Systems, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Apex Systems is seeking a

Level 1 Software Engineer

for a major CMS project with one of our GovCon clients. The

Level 1 Software Engineer

will support the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications within the program. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a SAFe Agile environment. The Level 1 Software Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of software solutions.Duration:

6-12 month contract-to-hireLocation:

100% remote, must be willing to work EST hoursClearance:

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanceResponsibilities:Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions using Java, Springboot and other related technologies.Work with both client-side and server-side personnel and components to ensure the process of software development, integration and functionality is seamless.Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionalities and ensure smooth data flow between the server and client.Implement responsive user interfaces using HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Angular to deliver a seamless user experience across multiple devices.Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of applications (Jenkins).Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring efficient and optimized queries for data retrieval and storage.Code, test, and implement computer programs in developmental and maintenance modes.Collaborate with product owners, Scrum Masters, DevSecOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.Prioritize and allocate projects, products, and resources with the assistance of architects and managers.Implement security best practices and protocols to safeguard web applications against potential threats.Monitor technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, microservices architecture, the ActiveMQ message broker, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with version control systems (GitHub) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins).Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber.Knowledge of front-end technologies (Angular, React).Knowledge of SQL, Python, Bash scripting, Linux, AWS services (Amazon MQ, SQS, S3, EC2, EKS, RDS, CloudWatch), and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform).Knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and data modeling.Knowledge of system monitoring tools (Apache JMeter, Grafana, Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch).Knowledge of data analytics tools (AWS QuickSight, Elasticsearch).Experience with agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) and tools (Jira, Confluence).Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile team environment.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications and processes. Continuously enhance software development processes and tools to improve efficiency and quality.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 6 years of experience.SAFe Agile Certification.Experience in healthcare IT and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.

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