Software Engineer

The Purpose of Your Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. This is a challenging and rewarding role that supports the technology side of our business strategies by working collaboratively with every department within Apex utilizing data-driven design for products, solutions, and enhancements that improve the client and employee experience.

Partial onsite work will be required. For this reason, candidates should live in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. Apex may offer a relocation for those wishing to relocate.

The Value You Bring

Our software engineering teams ensure that Apex has seamless processes in all areas of the business and that clients can access their information with ease. Our most successful Software Engineers enjoy working in a team environment, challenging each other daily. They love working with our user groups to determine ways to improve our current system or create entirely new applications.

Our developers understand that their ability to create a legendary user experience regularly takes our business to new heights. If you're a developer who loves to be involved in all parts of the development process, this may be the job for you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain, update, and improve existing applications using data-driven design.
• Respond to application issues as they arise and resolve in a timely, considerate, and forward-thinking manner.
• Partner with other software engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to solve challenging business problems for our customers and employees.
• Take initiative in a fast paced Kanban environment, clarifying and improving requirements when necessary.
• Provide meaningful code review and mentorship to other engineers.
• Continue learning and stay up to date with modern development practices.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Professional SQL and Java Experience
• Experience using Git in a team environment
• Experience with CI/CD
• Passion for learning, reliability, automation, and continual improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Go and/or C/C++ strongly preferred
• Experience with Data-Driven Design
• Experience with multi-threaded programming
• Experience with database query optimization
• Experience with Oracle Database, Cockroach DB, Java, Spring Boot, JBoss, JavaScript, Angular, React, Git, Linux, Containers, Rancher, Ansible and Bamboo

Why Work for Apex?

Apex has been voted one of the best mid-sized companies to work for in Texas since 2009 because we're committed to employee empowerment, team building, and a good work/life balance. We do our best to make sure that all Apexers have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to enjoy a rewarding career with us. We are located in Downtown Fort Worth, just 2 blocks from historic Sundance Square, with easy access to the Trinity Railway Express, I-30, I-35, and 121. We offer a long list of benefits that make us a premier work location.

Some of the highlights:

• Competitive compensation plans augmented by generous profit sharing and regular salary reviews.
• Multiple high quality health care plans to choose from with a short waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability and long-term disability coverage.
• Combined mental health support and work-life services partner to create a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is included at no cost to you and your family members ages 6+.
• 401(k) plan with Apex matched contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for college, plus plenty of Apex managed training classes.
• 360° feedback, leadership training, and a culture that empowers individuality.
• Access to on-site fitness facilities available through a paid membership and gym reimbursement program.
• Rewards driven wellness program with an individualized holistic approach.
• Connected, friendly work environment. We celebrate our accomplishments (and birthdays).
• Complimentary fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages provided onsite.
• Paid maternity and other company paid leave benefits giving the time and flexibility needed to care for yourself and/or family.

Win as a Team

All Apexers are encouraged to collaborate in an effort to continuously improve our processes and customer service. Everyone on the team is responsible for presenting new ideas and perspectives. In addition to base salary, all employees enjoy quarterly profit sharing as a thank you for their contributions.

Primary Location:

US TX Fort Worth