Full Stack Software Developer
Job#: 2040713
Job Description:
Full Stack Software DeveloperApex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Full Stack Software Developer (60% front end & 40% backend) with a strong React and Javascript background, the ability to design their own front-end mockups and Ruby on Rails experience to place at our client, a major eCommerce Marketplace.
Client: Major eCommerce Marketplace
Terms: 6 Month Contract.
Location: Hybrid Toronto Preferred
Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Cameron at [email protected]. Please reference, #.
Project:
- These systems power the clients used by millions of customers every year to buy their groceries online. These systems must also support tight integration with the largest retailers in the US and Canada. Backend engineering at Our Client provides the opportunity to work on challenging scaling solutions while also designing the features that will define our industry. Youll have the opportunity to work with an Elasticsearch cluster serving millions of requests per day, a unique order lifecycle system that processes thousands of orders per hour, and a recovery system capable of rebuilding the entire platform from scratch.
- Our client’s applications run on Ruby on Rails. They use Postgres, Elasticsearch, and Cassandra as datastores. Memcached and Redis for caching. Kinesis for stream processing. Sidekiq for job processing. As they grow to serve more customers and deepen their relationships with retail partners, they are constantly given new opportunities to solve fascinating and rewarding challenges.
- Self-motivation and an enjoyment for a startup environment
- A strong sense of ownership
- Strong knowledge of common back-end Web technologies (such as Ruby on Rails, Python, etc.) in a production environment
- An ability to balance a sense of urgency with shipping high quality and pragmatic solutions
- Experience working with a large codebase on a cross functional team.
- Strong knowledge of SQL
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering OR equivalent work experience
- 5+ years Ruby on Rails
- React
- Javascript
- AWS
- Documentation (Confluence/ Jira)
- API integration
- Integrate with different retailers
- Mostly REST sometimes SOAP at times GraphQL
- Previous technical leadership/platform experience
- Experience building consumer systems at scale
- Interest or experience in distributed systems
- Contributions to the technical communities (e.g. open source, blogging, etc.)
- AWS – any cloud works
- Dynamo
- S3 buckets
- Lambdas as well
- GraphQL
- E-commerce experience would be an asset
- A similar environment or domain is viable as well.
- Strong Communication skills
- Understand the problem – explain the issue – explain the process – both written and verbal.
This is a great opportunity to join a leading household brand and continue your career in the ecommerce domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.
This is a position that impacts the business enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the business.
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EEO Employer
Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, 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 [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
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 [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
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.