Full Stack - Associate level

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a developing Full Stack Associate with 2–4 years of hands-on experience. You will work in an Agile team, own tasks, and grow under guidance from senior engineers.

Responsibilities include building RESTful APIs with Java/Spring Boot, creating UI components with Angular or React, writing SQL queries, and collaborating with teammates. Onsite role with clear career development in a regulated financial environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development.
• Comfortable in Agile teams and taking ownership of stories.
• Strong fundamentals in Java and Spring Boot with frontend in Angular or React.

Responsibilities

• Build or modify RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop UI features with Angular or React and integrate with backend APIs.
• Write SQL queries (SELECT, JOINs, WHERE) and understand relational databases.
• Use Git for version control, including branching and pull requests.
• Collaborate with team members and mentors, follow engineering standards and security guidelines.
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks in an Agile environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular/React

SQL

Git

JUnit/Jest

Tools

IntelliJ

VS Code

Eclipse

AWS

Job description

# Full Stack - Associate levelApply**Job#: 3055283****Job Description:**Full Stack - Associate level**Location:** Jersey City, New Jersey (Onsite)**Alternate Location:** Dallas, TX or Tampa. FLRole OverviewWe are seeking a developing full-stack engineer with approximately 2–4 years of hands-on experience in application development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong fundamentals and a willingness to learn organizational standards. This role involves working within an Agile team, taking ownership of assigned tasks, and growing with guidance from senior engineers.Key Responsibilities* Build or modify RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.* Develop simple UI features and integrate them with backend APIs, using Angular or React.* Write basic to intermediate SQL queries, including SELECT statements, JOINs, and WHERE clauses.* Utilize Git for version control, including branching, pull requests, and resolving conflicts.* Collaborate with team members and mentors, communicate clearly, and remain open to feedback.* Follow established engineering standards, security guidelines, and compliance requirements.* Demonstrate accountability for deliverables and timelines.Required Qualifications**Experience:*** Approximately 2–4 years of hands-on experience in full-stack application development.* Comfortable working in Agile teams, taking ownership of assigned stories and tasks.**Technical Skills:*** Solid understanding of Java and Spring Boot fundamentals.* Working knowledge of Angular or React for frontend development.* Ability to write basic to intermediate SQL queries and understand relational database concepts.* Familiarity with IDEs such as IntelliJ, VS Code, or Eclipse.* Proficiency with Git for version control.* Exposure to unit testing with tools like JUnit or Jest.* Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.* General familiarity with cloud environments like AWS.Preferred Qualifications* Familiarity with messaging concepts such as Kafka or JMS.* Exposure to AI tools like GitHub Copilot.Behavioral & Professional Expectations* Communicates clearly with team members and mentors.* Open to feedback and actively incorporates suggestions.* Understands the importance of quality, security, and reliability in a regulated financial environment.* Shows accountability for deliverables and timelines, even for smaller assignments. *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.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**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.**Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Jersey City, NJ, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 19, 2026**Pay Range:** $40 - $50 per hour