Data Architect

Job#: 3027905

Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Data Engineer / Data Architect
Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer / Data Architect to support the design, migration, and ongoing evolution of a large-scale data and analytics platform. This role plays a critical part in modernizing an enterprise data ecosystem, supporting analytics, reporting, and advanced data use cases. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on technical expertise along with the ability to lead architecture decisions and support production-critical data systems.

This position requires close collaboration with engineering, analytics, product, and business teams and will be responsible for ensuring data platforms are scalable, reliable, and well-governed.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for data engineering and architecture initiatives
• Design, analyze, and optimize SQL-based data layers and analytics solutions
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis, complex SQL queries, and data transformations
• Lead design and evolution of cloud-based data platforms and data warehouses
• Support production deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution
• Migrate and modernize on-premises data platforms to cloud-native architectures
• Build and manage scalable data pipelines and ingestion frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data models with evolving product requirements
• Enable standardized analytics, reporting, and self-service data consumption
• Improve platform reliability, automation, and operational maturity
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with enterprise standards
• Mentor engineers and provide architectural guidance across the data team
• Document system designs, data flows, and operational processes

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or data platform development
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational database systems
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, preferably Azure
• Experience with Azure Synapse, data lake architectures, and data warehousing concepts
• Strong experience with Python for data engineering and analytics workloads
• Solid understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems
• Experience supporting production data systems and handling operational issues
• Strong understanding of data modeling, performance tuning, and query optimization

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with analytics engines and frameworks such as Spark SQL, Presto, or similar
• Exposure to workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow
• Experience building data products and analytics platforms
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts and data science workflows
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation
• Experience with tools such as Power BI or other data visualization platforms
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Interview Process

• Round 1: Technical interview with panel members (may include hands-on SQL or data problem-solving)
• Round 2: Interview with product or business stakeholders focusing on solution design and collaboration
• Interviews conducted via video conference

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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.