Job Description
Are you a top-tier developer looking for a role that offers stability, competitive pay, and the flexibility of the night shift?
Apex Tech Solutions is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Washington, DC. We operate on a 24/7 critical infrastructure model, and we need a skilled engineer to lead our evening maintenance and feature deployment cycles. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact environment with a focus on reliability, security, and innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Maintain the backbone of our national security and logistics platforms.
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a 3x12 night shift schedule (10 PM - 7 AM) with excellent work-life balance.
- Competitive Compensation: Top-of-market salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways to Senior and Lead Engineering roles.
What You Will Do:
- Develop, test, and maintain high-availability software applications during night shift operations.
- Identify and resolve complex bugs and performance bottlenecks in legacy systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security, QA) during overlapping hours.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices and security standards.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable backend services using Java, Python, or Go.
- Debug and resolve production incidents that occur during night maintenance windows.
- Optimize database queries and reduce latency for our client-facing applications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Participate in on-call rotations for critical system monitoring.
- Contribute to the technical roadmap for future night-shift automation projects.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java.
- Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively during night shifts and weekends.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience).