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Full Stack Java Developer - Charlotte, NC

Apex Systems
Charlotte, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Job#: 3027243

Job Description:

Software Engineering Consultant (Java/React & API Development)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid Schedule)

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate - $45.00/hour to $55.00/hour

Role Overview

This contingent role provides hands-on engineering expertise and technical leadership within a modern software engineering environment. You will contribute to moderately complex initiatives, support large-scale planning efforts, and help resolve engineering challenges that require thoughtful evaluation of multiple technical factors. The role involves close collaboration with client engineering teams and relies on a solid understanding of engineering practices, policies, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to moderately complex software engineering initiatives and planning activities.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot engineering challenges involving multiple variables and technical considerations.
  • Support the delivery of engineering solutions by applying strong knowledge of development practices and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with client personnel to align on requirements, design decisions, and delivery expectations.
  • Design and build APIs and microservices.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers (required for Lead-level roles).

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent combination of work experience, training, military service, or education).
  • 5 years of hands-on development experience with Java and/or React with TypeScript.
  • 2 years of experience designing and building APIs and microservices.
  • 2 years of experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership (for Lead roles).

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with .NET, trading systems, or market data protocols (e.g., FIX).
  • Experience conducting code reviews and ensuring production-ready code quality.
  • Hands-on experience with E2E/UI testing frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, or Cucumber/Gherkin (BDD).
  • Experience building RESTful services using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and container platforms such as Kubernetes.
  • Working knowledge of software architecture and solution design principles.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub-based workflows, and modern developer tooling (e.g., VS Code).
  • Understanding of application security practices and vulnerability identification tools such as SonarQube.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00/hour to $55.00/hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available for eligible employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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.

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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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