Software Engineer

Apex Systems; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,208 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount program

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Arlington, VA is seeking a Software Engineer or Data Engineer with strong API integration experience. You will work on cloud connectivity (AWS, S3, Kafka) and bridge software with data platforms in Palantir Foundry environments.

The role focuses on building connectors and data access layers, reading Swagger/OpenAPI docs, and integrating AI workflows with enterprise data sources. This is a hybrid, contract position offering competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
• Cloud platforms knowledge with AWS preferred.
• Light-to-moderate data engineering experience.
• Experience integrating AI platforms with enterprise data sources.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the hiring manager on APIs and endpoints.
• Integrate AI platforms with enterprise data sources.
• Build connectors and data access layers.
• Read and leverage Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.
• Operate in Palantir Foundry environments.

Skills

REST APIs

OpenAPI/Swagger

AWS

Data integration

Kafka

Palantir Foundry

Agentic AI familiarity

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

# Software EngineerApply**Job#: 3043163****Job Description:**Software Engineer**Location:** Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid)Role OverviewOur organization is seeking a Software Engineer or Data Engineer with strong API integration experience. This role involves working with cloud connectivity, particularly AWS, S3, and Kafka, and familiarity with emerging Agentic AI frameworks. The position requires a professional who can bridge software and data engineering responsibilities to integrate AI platforms with enterprise data sources.Key Responsibilities* Work directly with the hiring manager on APIs and endpoints.* Integrate AI platforms with enterprise data sources.* Build connectors and data access layers.* Read and leverage Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.* Operate in Palantir Foundry environments.* Connect platforms to APIs, S3 buckets, and Kafka streams.Required Qualifications**Technical Skills:*** Strong software engineering background.* Experience building and consuming REST APIs.* Familiarity with OpenAPI / Swagger specifications.* Hands-on experience integrating with external data sources.* Experience working with endpoints, authentication, and data connectivity.* Knowledge of cloud platforms, with a preference for AWS.* Light-to-moderate data engineering experience.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with Palantir Foundry.* Familiarity with Agentic AI platforms and tooling.* Knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) and Agentic System Protocols. *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:** Arlington, VA, US**Job Type:** Applications and Data Management**Date Posted:** July 21, 2026**Pay Range:** $80 - $100 per hour