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Software Developer III (SD)

Apex SystemsSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical national security initiatives by developing custom applications for a respected DoD client, with a competitive hourly rate of $62-$67, and a clear path to becoming a full-time employee. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior developer with Python and JavaScript experience, eager to embrace Agile methodologies and enhance your skills in a challenging and impactful environment. Apply today to make a significant contribution to cybersecurity!

Quick Overview

Salary
$62 - $67/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job#: 3043358

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a mid to senior level Software Developer for one of DoD clients based in San Diego. The ideal candidate will be tasked to develop custom applications to support the Security Operations Center and other analysts to enhance the security of their network.

If interested, please email resumes to Rich at

Onsite: San Diego, California

Contract: 6-month C2H

Pay Rate: $62-$67 / $130k - $140k salary conversion

Clearance; Active Secret

Certifications: Active IAT Level II

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Coding primarily in Python and JavaScript.

Developing feature enhancements and addressing bugs for several different applications.

Convert legacy code to modern methods allowing for ease of code re-use and development.

Work to move from a waterfall to agile-based development model.

Certifications (IAT Level II)

One of the following:

CySA+

Security+

CCNA - Security

GICSP

GSEC

SSCP

Required Skills

A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications.

A minimum of 3 years of experience developing applications in Python, with a strong interest in working as part of a small, Agile development team. The selected candidate will support the enhancement of four existing applications and contribute to the design and development of one new Python-based application.

Desired Skills

Expertise coding in Python and JavaScript

Experience with React or NextJS framework

Experience with GraphQL

Development and deployment experience within a containerized environment

Development experience in a Linux environment

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.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Skills

Agile
GraphQL
JavaScript
Python
React

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