Software Engineer

Apex Systems; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Software Engineer to migrate a Perl-based legacy system to Python-based microservices. Hybrid work across Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Jersey City, NJ. You will design API-driven services, implement tests, and align with security standards.

The role requires strong Python, REST/OpenAPI 3.0, distributed systems, and experience with CI/CD tools and Agile workflows. Collaboration with distributed teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Python expertise with production systems experience.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs using OpenAPI 3.0.
• Back-end applications and microservices development.
• Ability to maintain complex distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
• CI/CD practices with Jenkins and Ansible.
• Git-based workflows and modern development practices.
• Documentation and training material creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software meeting requirements.
• Design API-driven services for scalable, containerized deployments.
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Ensure integration with broader platform interfaces.
• Follow security policies from development to deployment.
• Collaborate with cloud services engineering and operations.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

CI/CD

Jenkins

Ansible

Git

GitHub Copilot

Tools

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Docker

Job description

Software Engineer

Location: Plano, TX/ Charlotte NC/ Jersey city NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

The Cloud Services team is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform. The primary focus of this role is the migration of a legacy, Perl-based distributed application to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture. This role will partner with engineering, operations, and subject matter experts to deliver modern distributed solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
• Design and implement well-defined, API-driven services for scalable, containerized deployments.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Ensure solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform with robust, well-tested interfaces.
• Follow enterprise development standards and adhere to all security policies from development through deployment.
• Collaborate with cloud services engineering and operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong Python expertise with demonstrated experience building production systems.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification.
• Experience developing large-scale, back-end applications and microservices.
• Ability to understand, develop, and maintain complex distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile development processes and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing across multiple architectural layers (data, application, business).
• Experience creating technical documentation and training materials.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams.
• Experience with agentic software development tools; GitHub Copilot experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.
• Experience contributing to or operating containerized microservices environments.
• Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts.
• Experience with Perl, particularly for legacy system migration.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Experience with NetApp Network Attached Storage devices.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and Splunk for operational data analysis.
• Experience developing automation using Ansible.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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Everforth Apex 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 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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.