Data Engineer I

Job#: 3024488

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Engineer I

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Pay: $33-$36

Length: 9 Months

Job Description: Data Operations & Transformation Specialist

The Data Operations & Transformation Specialist will play a key role in modernizing core data capabilities, contributing to the transition away from legacy systems, and supporting the development of a unified, trusted data product. This role is highly visible and hands-on, with direct impact on a foundational enterprise data function.

A central focus of this position is to support the evolution of householding data-ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across historical and new datasets. This work is essential for enabling accurate customer insights and relationship understanding across the organization.
First 3-6 Months: Key Expectations

The onboarding process is well-documented, and the team will provide guidance and support as you learn. During your first few months, you will:

• Execute monthly data product refreshes end-to-end using established playbooks and tooling.
• Build a strong understanding of the underlying data domain, data models, and platform ecosystem.
• Gradually take on more complex data transformation tasks involving advanced SQL, dbt, and Snowflake-skills you will also begin applying within monthly refresh cycles.

Required Technical Skills

Strong SQL proficiency (ability to write basic to advanced queries).

Fundamental understanding of relational databases.

Experience cleaning, transforming, and validating data.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with Snowflake.

Experience with dbt (data build tool).

Proficiency in Python.

Basic understanding of data science concepts and common workflows.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Clear and proactive communication
• Curiosity and a desire to learn
• Self-motivation and drive
• Positive, collaborative attitude

EEO Employer

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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.