Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with company match

ESP P program

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Software Engineer / Systems Engineer with PowerBuilder expertise to support DoD logistics and business IT systems, requiring an active secret clearance. The role focuses on reverse engineering legacy apps, documenting specs, and bridging PowerBuilder with modern architectures.

You will work in a hybrid environment on a 6‑month engagement with potential conversion, contributing to SRS/SDD development, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies while

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance
• IAT II certification
• Bachelor degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields
• 3+ YOE software design, development, and testing
• 1+ YOE supporting DoD business IT

Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering (70%) - Reverse‑engineer legacy PowerBuilder applications to validate system behavior and requirements.
• Develop detailed System Requirements Specifications (SRS) and System Design Documents (SDD).
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to assist with documentation and analysis.
• Collaborate with SMEs to validate requirements against existing system functionality.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured documentation.
• Support modernization efforts by bridging legacy PowerBuilder systems with web‑based architectures.
• Software Development (30%) - Maintain and enhance PowerBuilder applications (2017 R3+).
• Perform database development and optimization using Sybase ASE, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Server.
• Conduct code reviews using Crucible and JIRA.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and development cycles.

Skills

PowerBuilder

DoD domain knowledge

Agile/Scrum

System design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields

Tools

Crucible

JIRA

Sybase ASE

Oracle PL/SQL

SQL Server

NIPRGPT

Job description

Job#: 3040305

Job Description:

Software Engineer

Location: Norfolk, VA (hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Employment Length: 6 month (conversion based on performance)

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00/ hr.

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer / Systems Engineer with strong PowerBuilder expertise to support Department of Defense (DoD) logistics and business IT systems that can hold and maintain an active secret security clearance. This role focuses on reverse engineering legacy applications, developing technical documentation, and supporting modernization efforts that bridge PowerBuilder-based systems with modern architectures.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of hands‑on development experience, systems engineering rigor, and DoD domain knowledge—particularly within logistics, supply chain, or maintenance systems.

Responsibilities:

Systems Engineering (70%)

• Reverse-engineer legacy PowerBuilder applications to validate system behavior and requirements
• Develop detailed System Requirements Specifications (SRS) and System Design Documents (SDD)
• Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., NIPRGPT) to assist with documentation and analysis
• Collaborate with SMEs to validate requirements against existing system functionality
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured documentation
• Support modernization efforts by bridging legacy PowerBuilder systems with web-based architectures

Software Development (30%)

• Maintain and enhance PowerBuilder (2017 R3+) applications
• Perform database development and optimization using:
  • Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise
  • Oracle (PL/SQL)
  • SQL Server
• Conduct code reviews using tools such as Crucible and JIRA
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and development cycles

Requirements:

• Ability to hold and maintain an active secret clearance
• IAT II certification
• Bachelor degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields
• 3+ YOE software design, development, and testing
• 1+ YOE supporting DoD business IT

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 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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