Sr. Developer

• Collaborate with teams in technology, credit risk, and product to execute the modernization roadmap.
• Become proficient in the existing decision engine architecture and business workflows to lead enhancement initiatives.
• Assess and identify opportunities for optimization as the platform transitions to its target state.
• Lead technical conversations and suggest upgrades that support a smooth modernization process.
• Implement code logic for backend decisioning systems.

• 10+ years in financial services, specifically within the lending space, involved with strategy-based decisioning platforms.
• 8+ years of programming experience, with Java as the primary language.
• Experience with open-source decision engines (e.g., Pega, FICO, Drools, InRule).
• Proven experience modernizing enterprise systems to cloud-native architectures.
• DevOps experience in a cloud environment.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and incremental delivery.

Technical Skills:

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with the ability to work across a modern tech stack.
• Familiarity with cloud concepts (AWS preferred) and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proficiency in SQL and JSON to support design and implementation., * Prior exposure to data build tool (dbt).

• Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Wilmington, DE or Baltimore, MD.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role. This position has the potential for extension or conversion to a full-time employee. For conversion consideration, candidates must live within 50 miles of the corporate offices in Wilmington, DE or Baltimore, MD.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $85.50 per hour. Please note that this is a contract role and benefits may differ from full-time positions.

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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.