Software Design Engineer 2

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Job Description:
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

EEO Employer

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. 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 Employee Services Department at or .

EEO Employer

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. 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 Employee Services Department at or .

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.