Full Stack Java Developer - NJ

Apex Systems, LLC; Woodbridge Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer 4 – Full Stack Java Developer (Contingent) in Iselin, NJ. The role focuses on building a centralized enterprise solution to manage expiration dates, renewals, governance controls, and compliance tracking across certificates, licenses, and other assets.

The candidate will design and develop both front-end and back-end components, define scalable frameworks, and contribute to the long-term enterprise expiration management platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Angular, REST APIs, and Microservices.
• Experience designing portal-based applications, inventory management, or governance platforms.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, operational controls, and tracking frameworks.
• Experience supporting applications through the full SDLC including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and Microservices.
• Build and maintain a centralized inventory and expiration tracking platform.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services supporting certificate and compliance management workflows.
• Design responsive UI using Angular; implement governance, reporting, and workflow capabilities.
• Develop databases with JPA/Hibernate; participate in architecture discussions; support testing, deployments, and production support.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

REST APIs

Microservices

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

CI/CD

DevOps

Kafka

Job description

# Full Stack Java Developer - NJApply**Job#: 3053155****Job Description:****Client:** *Financial Services***Team:** *TBA***Job Title:** **Software Engineer 4 – Full Stack Java Developer (Contingent)****Location:** **Iselin, NJ****Contract Length:** **6 Months (Potential Extension)****Pay Rate:** **$76.40 - $81.5/hour (OT40)****Top Requirements:**1. **5+ years of Java development experience** in enterprise application environments.2. Strong hands-on experience with **Spring Boot, Angular, REST APIs, and Microservices Architecture**.3. Experience designing and building **portal-based applications, inventory management solutions, or governance platforms**.4. Strong understanding of **governance, compliance, operational controls, and tracking frameworks**.5. Experience supporting applications through the full SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.**Plusses:**1. Experience with **certificate management, SSL/TLS certificates, or expiration tracking systems**.2. Experience with **OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native application development**.3. Experience with **Ansible automation**, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.4. Experience with **Kafka or event-driven architectures**.5. Experience working in regulated financial services environments.**Job Summary:**This Software Engineer 4 role supports a strategic initiative to build a centralized enterprise solution for managing expiration dates, renewals, governance controls, and compliance tracking across certificates, licenses, and other critical assets. The goal is to create a scalable inventory repository that provides automated monitoring, notifications, reporting, and governance capabilities.The engineer will play a key role in designing and developing the platform architecture, building both front-end and back-end components, and helping define the long-term framework for enterprise expiration management. Success in this role requires strong Java and Angular expertise combined with the ability to understand governance, compliance, and operational control requirements.**Day-to-Day Responsibilities:*** Design and develop scalable enterprise applications using **Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and Microservices**.* Build and maintain a centralized inventory and expiration tracking platform.* Develop RESTful APIs and backend services supporting certificate and compliance management workflows.* Design responsive and user-friendly portal interfaces using Angular.* Implement governance, reporting, notification, and workflow capabilities.* Develop database solutions utilizing **JPA/Hibernate** and relational databases.* Participate in architecture discussions and help define scalable application frameworks.* Support automated testing, production deployments, troubleshooting, and operational support activities.* Collaborate with architects, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and governance stakeholders.* Participate in release activities and provide occasional after-hours support during production releases.* Create technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational guides.