Software Engineer

The Purpose of Your Role

We are looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join one of our product teams supporting a proprietary, client-facing system. This role plays a key part in designing, building, and maintaining the technology that provides value to our clients.

Partial onsite work will be required. For this reason, candidates should live in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Apex does not offer visa sponsorship and is unable to consider candidates who will require employer-based immigration support now or at any point in the future. Candidates must have authorization that does not require sponsorship for the duration of employment.

The Value You Bring

Our software engineering teams ensure that Apex delivers seamless, reliable technology to both clients and employees. As part of a dedicated product team, you'll collaborate with product managers, business analysts, project managers, and other technical team members. Our most successful engineers are curious problem-solvers who enjoy owning features end-to-end-building scalable backend services while also contributing to intuitive, performant frontends. If you love solving complex problems and delivering software that makes a tangible business impact, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications for a proprietary, client-facing platform.

• Develop and optimize backend services using Java and SQL to support secure, efficient data processing.

• Collaborate with product owners and operational departments to clarify requirements and deliver business-driven solutions.

• Contribute to frontend components using modern frameworks (e.g., Svelte, React, Angular, Vue, or similar).

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Take initiative in a fast-paced Kanban environment and continuously enhance development practices.

• Mentor others and share best practices within the engineering team.

• Respond to application issues as they arise and resolve in a timely, considerate, and forward-thinking manner. Participate in on-call rotation.

What's Required

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in full-stack or backend development.

• Proficient in Java and SQL.

• Experience with at least one modern frontend framework or library (Svelte, React, Angular, Vue, etc.).

• Experience with Git in a collaborative environment and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with technologies such as Oracle Database, CockroachDB, Spring Boot, JBoss, JavaScript, Containers, Linux, Rancher, Ansible, and Bamboo preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on clean, maintainable code.

• Passion for learning, automation, and continual improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Work for Apex?

Apex has been voted one of the best medium-sized companies to work for in Fort Worth since 2016 because we're committed to employee empowerment, team building, and a good work/life balance. We do our best to make sure that all Apexers have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to enjoy a rewarding career with us. We are located in Downtown Fort Worth, just 2 blocks from historic Sundance Square, with easy access to the Trinity Railway Express, I-30, I-35, and 121. We offer a long list of benefits that make us a premier work location.

Some of the highlights:

• Competitive compensation plans augmented by generous profit sharing and regular salary reviews.

• Multiple high quality health care plans to choose from with a short waiting period.

• Choice of high quality medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability coverage with a short waiting period.

• In addition to 9 paid holidays, generous PTO allotment that increases with tenure.

• Combined mental health support and work-life services partner to create a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is included at no cost to you and your family members ages 6+.

• 401(k) plan with Apex matched contributions.

• Tuition reimbursement for college, plus plenty of Apex managed training classes.

• 360 feedback, leadership training, and a culture that empowers individuality.

• Access to on-site fitness facilities available through a paid membership and gym reimbursement program.

• Rewards driven wellness program with an individualized holistic approach.

• Connected, friendly work environment. We celebrate our accomplishments (and birthdays).

• Complimentary fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages provided onsite.

• Paid maternity and other company paid leave benefits giving the time and flexibility needed to care for yourself and/or family.

Win as a Team

All Apexers are encouraged to collaborate in an effort to continuously improve our processes and customer service. Everyone on the team is responsible for presenting new ideas and perspectives. In addition to base salary, all employees enjoy quarterly profit sharing as a thank you for their contributions.

Primary Location:

US TX Fort Worth