Job#: 3025285 Job Description: Data Engineer
Location: Tempe, Arizona (Partial Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Data Engineer with a strong background in Informatica Cloud Data Governance. This is a technical, development-focused role centered on coding and engineering within the Data Quality (CDQ) and Data Catalog (CDGC) modules, with a particular emphasis on data cataloging and lineage. The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive and growth-oriented individual who will contribute to building and maintaining trusted, well-documented data solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop data pipelines, data quality rules, scorecards, and dashboards using Informatica IDMC services (CDQ, CD CDI).
- Implement and support metadata ingestion, cataloging, and lineage, including scanning sources like Snowflake.
- Configure and maintain technical and business assets, custom attributes, and custom lineage within the Informatica catalog.
- Develop and apply metrics and standardization for data quality monitoring to support business decisions.
- Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to ensure high-quality, governed datasets are available for reporting and AI/ML use cases.
- Interact with cloud platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks.
- Configure and manage Informatica Cloud environments, including Secure Agents and connectivity.
- Integrate Informatica with cloud platforms and external systems using REST APIs.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5-7+ years of hands-on experience as an Informatica Developer or Data Engineer.
Technical Skills:- Strong experience with Informatica IDMC, including Cloud Data Quality (CDQ), Cloud Data Catalog (CDGC), and Cloud Data Integration (CDI).
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake and Databricks.
- Experience working in Azure cloud environments.
- Proficiency in SQL and a solid understanding of data warehousing and data modeling concepts.
- Experience with on-premise and cloud data sources, and configuring Informatica Secure Agents.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, XML, and JSON for system integrations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Informatica Cloud Application Integration (CAI).
- Experience with MDM or governance platforms such as TIBCO EBX.
- Experience with Boomi or other integration/ESB tools.
- Exposure to data governance concepts such as business glossaries and stewardship workflows.
- Exposure to AWS cloud environments.
Work Environment
- This is a contract-to-hire position.
- The role is remote, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast.
- This position involves heads-down coding and provides opportunities for growth.
Compensation & Benefits
A competitive compensation package is available for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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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.
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