Software Engineer

Software Engineer Location: Plano, TX/ Charlotte NC/ Jersey city NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Role Overview The Cloud Services team is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and evolve the Enterprise File System (EFS) platform. The primary focus of this role is the migration of a legacy, Perl-based distributed application to a modern Python-based, microservices architecture. This role will partner with engineering, operations, and subject matter experts to deliver modern distributed solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements. Design and implement well-defined, API-driven services for scalable, containerized deployments. Write comprehensive unit and integration tests. Ensure solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform with robust, well-tested interfaces. Follow enterprise development standards and adhere to all security policies from development through deployment. Collaborate with cloud services engineering and operations teams. Required Qualifications Strong Python expertise with demonstrated experience building production systems. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification. Experience developing large-scale, back-end applications and microservices. Ability to understand, develop, and maintain complex distributed systems. Experience with Agile development processes and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible. Experience with Git-based source control and modern development workflows. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Experience developing across multiple architectural layers (data, application, business). Experience creating technical documentation and training materials. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams. Experience with agentic software development tools; GitHub Copilot experience is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift. Experience contributing to or operating containerized microservices environments. Familiarity with NFS and distributed file system concepts. Experience with Perl, particularly for legacy system migration. Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. Experience with NetApp Network Attached Storage devices. Experience analyzing and reporting on operational data with Oracle SQL and Splunk. Experience developing automation using Ansible. 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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. 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