Job#: 3037346

Job Description:

Under the guidance of the Software Development Lead, the software developer assists in achieving software development milestones within an Agile Software Development process. This role involves supporting, modernizing, and migrating multiple complex Lines of Business applications with significant front-end and back-end requirements in a DoW secure environment. Responsibilities include developing, supporting, testing, and maintaining functionality, resolving issues, and enhancing security. Participation in the full software development lifecycle process is expected.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Apply established software engineering principles to design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable applications using React, JavaScript, Node.js, and emerging AI technologies.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to support front-end and full-stack development.
• Apply working knowledge of relational databases to design queries, manage data interactions, and integrate server-side application logic.
• Experience using SQL-based languages and common backend frameworks to support reliable data access, persistence, and business logic execution.
• Apply modern software architecture practices—such as microservices, distributed system design, and functional programming concepts—to build modular, scalable, and maintainable applications.
• Develop, integrate, and optimize RESTful services and APIs to support reliable data exchange and system interoperability.
• Use modern development tools and environments such as Vite, Create React App, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, or similar IDEs to support efficient software delivery.
• Participate in Agile software development processes, using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Git for backlog management, version control, and CI/CD operations.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including code repositories, technical specifications, data flow diagrams, and system documentation.
• Apply testing best practices (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure accuracy, security, and maintainability across the codebase.
• Collaborate with the Software Development Lead/Architect and team to coordinate test plans and deliver clear, criteria-driven test results.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and performance issues within development, test, and CI/CD environments.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve development workflows, automate processes, and integrate AI-assisted enhancements across the software lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Maintain working familiarity with related infrastructure technologies, including application servers, directory services, databases, and operating systems such as Apache Tomcat, IIS, Active Directory, DNS, Windows Server, RHEL, and VMware.
• Support secure software development by collaborating with cybersecurity teams and aligning with DoW secure technical implementation guides (STIG) and approved change-management processes.
• Communicate technical information effectively through written documentation, presentations, and discussions with leadership and project stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity and Change Management: Support the implementation of DoW STIG and change-management requirements by ensuring all applications modifications to application components and system architectures align with approved cybersecurity standards and milestones.
• Communication: Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively through verbal discussions, written documentation, and formal briefings prepared for leadership and management stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required Education:

• BS in Computer Science or Engineering

Experience:

• 24 to 84 months of hands-on relevant experience

Certification:

• CompTIA Security+ before joining

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret security clearance before joining

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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