IT – Java Developer – Mid-Level

Apex Systems, Inc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, Inc. is seeking a mid-level IT Java Developer in Ann Arbor, onsite, to design, develop, and maintain backend services powering charting, market data, and analytics in an Agile environment.

You will work with engineers, product owners, and technology partners to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions from design through production support, taking ownership of features and contributing to reliability and performance goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of Java development experience.
• Experience with backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Spring Framework.
• Experience with relational databases and data access technologies.
• Experience with distributed or client/server applications.
• Experience working in Agile development teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services for charting and market data.
• Collaborate with product owners and teams to deliver software in Agile.
• Design and implement APIs and service integrations.
• Analyze defects and performance bottlenecks; support production.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering standards.
• Support release activities and maintain system stability.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented design

Agile development

Linux/Windows environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description: IT – Java Developer – Mid-Level Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer for a role designing, developing, and supporting backend services that power charting, market data, and analytics capabilities. This position involves working with engineers, product owners, and technology partners to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions in an Agile environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to a visible platform and take ownership of features from design through production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services supporting charting and market data applications.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with product owners, business partners, and engineering teams to deliver software solutions.
• Design and implement APIs and service integrations that support internal and client-facing applications.
• Analyze and resolve application defects, production issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Support release activities and help maintain system stability, availability, and performance.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of experience developing applications using Java.
• Understanding of object-oriented analysis and design principles.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Experience building and supporting distributed or client/server applications.
• Experience working with Spring Framework and related technologies.
• Experience developing and supporting applications in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with source control, automated testing, build, and deployment tools.
• Experience with relational databases and data access technologies.
• Experience with messaging technologies and event-driven architectures.
• Experience analyzing and improving application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own features from design through production support.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical issues.
• Experience participating in code reviews and technical design discussions.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with real-time streaming or market data systems.
• Experience developing financial services, trading, or other data-intensive applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.