Job#: 2044560

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Level 2 Software Engineer for a newly awarded CMS project with one of our GovCon clients. The Level 2 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 2 Software Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of software solutions.
Duration: 6-12 month contract-to-hire
Location: 100% remote, must be willing to work EST hours
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions using Java, Springboot and other related technologies.
• Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• 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.
• Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring efficient and optimized queries for data retrieval and storage.
• Codes, tests, and implements computer programs in developmental and maintenance modes.
• Collaborate withproduct owners, Scrum Masters, DevSecOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Prioritizes and allocates projects, products, and resources with the assistance of architects and managers.
• Implement security best practices and protocols to safeguard web applications against potential threats.
• Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.

• BS/BA Degreein Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldand 2+ years’ experience, MS/MA and 0 years’ experience

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Expert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, microservices architecture, the ActiveMQ message broker, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with front-end technologies (Angular, React).
• Strong experience with the version control systems (GitHub) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins).
• Strong experience withSQL, Python, Bash scripting, Linux, AWS services (Amazon MQ, SQS, S3, EC2, EKS, RDS, CloudWatch), and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform).
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and data modeling.
• Experience with system monitoring tools (Apache JMeter, Grafana, Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch).
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (AWS QuickSight, Elasticsearch).
• Strong 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.
• Proven track record of innovation and continuous improvement.

• BS/BA Degreein Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldand 5+ years’ experience, MS/MA and 3+ years’ experience
• SAFe Agile Certification
• Experience in healthcare IT and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
• Experience with creating dashboards and/or metrics with Jira/Confluence.
• Knowledge of AWS or AWS GovCloud & native AWS administrative tools and dashboards.
• Knowledge of SonarQube, Burp Suite, Apache JMeter
• Knowledge of New Relic, Splunk and Grafana
• Experience with CMS or other Federal Healthcare Programs

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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.