Data Engineer

Job#: 3031900

Job Description:
Data Engineer

Location: Denver, CO (On-site)

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven Software Engineer to join a growing Data and Platform Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, building, and scaling terabyte-scale data pipelines. Beyond data movement, you will help build foundational data platform tooling, contribute to data governance and compliance initiatives, and solve complex distributed systems challenges that directly impact business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain deep ownership across multiple large-scale data pipelines and platform services.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services and data pipelines processing massive volumes of data.
• Develop internal platform tooling to support data governance, data quality, and compliance standards.
• Define technical scope, enhancements, and deliverables for features with minimal guidance.
• Contribute to features spanning multiple components of the data ecosystem.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed systems and large-scale data workflows.
• Communicate technical designs, architecture decisions, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams. This role requires overlap with US working hours.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience: 1-2 years of professional software development experience, preferably in backend or data engineering roles.

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core computer science topics such as operating systems, networking, and databases. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark (PySpark or Scala).
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow.
• Experience building and scaling complex ETL pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
• Understanding of distributed systems concepts and low-level design.

Compensation and Benefits

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 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

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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.

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