Full Stack Software Engineer

Job#: 3022354

Title: Full Stack Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI - 4x onsite

Duration: 12 month contract with potential to convert full time

Seniority: 6+ years of experience

Our client, a Top 100 Automotive company, is seeking an experienced Full Stack React and Node.js Developer to build modern, scalable applications that power critical digital experiences across the organization. In this role, you’ll work throughout the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and coding to testing and deployment—creating both intuitive user interfaces and reliable backend services. You will collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and architects to deliver customer‑centric solutions in a forward‑thinking, cloud‑native environment.

• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to understand real use cases, pain points, and business needs—advocating for user‑focused design and functionality.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality applications using React, Node.js, and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate functional and technical requirements to determine optimal technology stacks, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.
• Create high‑level architecture documentation describing system components, data flow, interfaces, and service interactions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with UX/UI designers, architects, and product managers to ensure cohesive, scalable solutions.
• Build responsive, accessible front‑end interfaces aligned with modern design principles.
• Develop and maintain backend APIs, microservices, and server‑side logic using Node.js.
• Implement development best practices including test‑driven development (TDD), CI/CD pipelines, and code quality standards.
• Define, implement, and enforce testing strategies and processes across the development lifecycle.
• Optimize application performance and proactively introduce new technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Support secure software development practices including encryption, anonymization, and endpoint protection.
• Stay informed on emerging tools, frameworks, and cloud capabilities; actively contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

• Completed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
• 6+ years of IT experience, including 4+ years of hands‑on software development
• Experience developing both front‑end applications and backend services/microservices
• Strong experience with React
• Strong experience with Java or Node
• Strong experience with APIs
• Experience with GCP or equivalent cloud computing service
  
  Experience with Git
• Strong communication skills

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.

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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 Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

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