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Software Design Engineer 2 - Remote Eligible

Develop and maintain scalable cloud services for a AAA game's content ingestion
Remote
Mid-Level
yesterday
Apex Systems

Apex Systems

A staffing and services firm specializing in the delivery of IT professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placements.

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Software Engineer

Typical day in the role:

Purpose of the team: The purpose of this team is working on marketplace services for a large AAA game. The team writes and maintains cloud services that ingest content into the game. The game has a few cloud services, including a front end to perform content review type tasks that various creators will submit content to, some localization tools, and some editorialization tools.

Key projects: This role will contribute to supporting the cloud services that integrate with this game. The role may also support the DRI rotation, where for two weeks in every one or two months they will be on call to address incidents as they occur. There is a chance for an incredibly urgent incident to happen out of standard business hours that will need to be addressed ASAP, however incidents like this rarely occur, maybe once a year.

Summary: The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancement of existing systems.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Fine-tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects
  • Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data
  • Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications
  • Implement system software and customize to client requirements
  • Prepare the detailed software specifications and test plans
  • Code new programs to client's specifications and create test data for testing
  • Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs
  • Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation
  • Provide quality assurance reviews
  • Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
  • 2-4 years experience required
  • A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • Large systems software design and development experience
  • Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems
  • Experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

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Software Design Engineer 2 - Remote Eligible
Remote
Engineering
About Apex Systems
A staffing and services firm specializing in the delivery of IT professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placements.