Full Stack Software Engineer (PLM Focus)

Apex Systems; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Dearborn, MI seeks a Senior Software Engineer to drive end-to-end full-stack development, leveraging Lean/Agile practices and AI to accelerate delivery. You will design across UI, APIs, services, and cloud infrastructure, integrating enterprise data platforms and PLM systems through MCP servers.

Required 10+ years in IT with Java, cloud-native architecture, and strong API/microservice experience. Hybrid onsite work; collaboration with product teams and mentoring of engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with senior full-stack experience.
• Strong Java expertise and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack applications across UI, APIs, services, and data layers.
• Lead AI-facilitated development, code reviews, and documentation.
• Architect cloud-native solutions on GCP and manage MCP server integrations.

Skills

Java

Angular

Node.js

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

GCP

CI/CD

AI/LLM

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Terraform

Tekton

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Job description

Job#: 3046705

Job Description:

Position Description:

Our client is seeking an exceptionally skilled and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer who embraces Lean, Agile practices and uses AI to accelerate delivery of innovative end-to-end full stack software solutions that integrate enterprise data platforms and PLM systems through MCP servers. As a key architect and implementer, you will work across the entire software stack from front-end UI to backend services to cloud infrastructure and integrating AI enabled data platforms while also bringing domain familiarity with PLM ecosystems and engineering data platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Application Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy full stack applications spanning UI, APIs, services, and data layers, owning features from concept through production.
• AI-Accelerated Software Development Across the SDLC: Use AI coding assistants and generative AI tools to accelerate software development, refactoring, debugging, documentation, and code reviews.
• Cloud-Native Engineering: Architect and implement scalable, resilient solutions on GCP 3.0, leveraging GCP services such as Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, App Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Firestore, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Secret Manager, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Monitoring, as applicable.
• Frontend Development: Build responsive, intuitive, and performant user interfaces using Angular architecture patterns, RxJS, NgRx or other state management approaches, and frontend performance optimization.
• Backend Development: Develop robust backend services and APIs using Spring (Java) and Node.js, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Data Modeling & Workflows: Translate complex engineering data structures (BOMs, part/document lifecycle data) into usable application data models and workflows.
• API Design & Microservices: Design and implement RESTful/GraphQL APIs and microservices that support integration across PLM, MCP, and internal systems.
• MCP Server Integration: Develop and maintain integrations with MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that house engineering data artifacts, ensuring reliable, secure, and performant data retrieval and orchestration.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Deploy infrastructure components using Terraform, orchestrated via Tekton pipelines. Implement CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and Github Actions.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Champion clean code, automated testing, code reviews, and secure coding practices across the team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and engineering data stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex integration and performance issues across distributed systems.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior/mid-level engineers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience of 10+ years as a Senior Software Engineer with Full Stack expertise with a strong portfolio of delivered projects.
• Deep proficiency in Java and extensive experience with the cloud native architecture and applications.
• Experience with microservice architecture and hands-on experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs, FAST APIs and Stream APIs.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, including table design, creation, and modification.
• Experience integrating with PLM products - Teamcenter and 3DX Strong practical experience deploying and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This could include experience with services like Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Firestore etc.
• Frontend: Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/SCSS, RxJS, NgRx, Angular Material or similar component libraries
• Backend: Node.js, Java, Python, Spring Boot, NestJS, Express, REST APIs, microservices Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Firestore DevOps: Git, Docker, CI/CD, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, Kubernetes, automated deployments
• AI/LLM: AI coding assistants, prompt engineering, LLM APIs, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, agentic workflows
• Engineering Practices: Agile, secure coding, API design, observability, documentation, production support

Skills Required:

GCP Cloud Run, PostgreSQL, APIGEE, GCP, Node.js, Angular, Spring Boot, REST APIs, React, Java, Microservices, Agile Software Development, Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems, Big Query

Skills Preferred:

Integration, Teamcenter

Experience Required:

• Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang.; guides.
• 10+ years in IT
• 8+ years in development

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :

Hybrid Position / 4 days onsite

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 Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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.

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.

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