Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certifications

Comprehensive benefits package

Development opportunities

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on designing and operating full stack cloud solutions using AWS.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with backend API development, strong skills in React and TypeScript, and a deep understanding of AWS serverless services. The position emphasizes collaboration and mentorship within a vibrant team culture.

Apex Systems offers comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities to its employees.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and architecting full stack solutions.
• Strong understanding of AWS serverless services including S3 and Lambda.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate full stack cloud solutions using AWS.
• Develop UI interfaces using React and maintain DevOps processes.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Full stack development

DevOps processes

AWS services

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS Lambda

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

## Job Description# Senior Full Stack Software Engineer* Design, develop, and operate full stack cloud solutions in an AWS environment, using a serverless-first and managed-service-first approach (React, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, Node.js, Serverless Framework)* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices* Develop UI interfaces using React (hooks, functional components, context) with strong understanding of component composition, state management, and render lifecycle* Define application infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), primarily with Terraform* Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions* Lead technical discussions to drive alignment and build consensus on solutions* Maintain DevOps processes and deployment pipelines to support application releases and enhancements* Support system migrations by refactoring legacy systems and modernizing applications using cloud-native architectures* Collaborate closely with product managers and UX designers to align engineering work with business goals and user needs* Participate in product planning and roadmap discussions, providing technical input* Take ownership of end-to-end feature development, from ideation through deployment and continuous improvement* Leverage analytics and user feedback to enhance product functionality and experience* Mentor team members on technical decision-making, code quality, and best practices* Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment* Responsibilities may evolve as needed* 8+ years of experience developing and architecting full stack solutions, including use of build and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines)* 8+ years of backend API and application development using object-oriented languages (Java, Go, TypeScript/JavaScript)* 8+ years of web development experience (HTML, CSS, React, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript)* Strong understanding of AWS serverless services (S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, Lambda, SQS, EventBridge)* Experience with cloud databases (DynamoDB, Snowflake)* Experience with containerization (Snowpark Container Services, Docker, AWS ECS/Fargate)* Experience with cloud build and deployment tools* Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Serverless Framework, AWS CloudFormation, and Terraform* Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and services in AWS* Knowledge of event-driven and service-oriented architectures* Experience working in Agile environments* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or a related field* Equivalent experience will also be considered*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(R) in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work(R) in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click* *for more details.*