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Job Details
Job#: 3013082
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a customer experience focused Data Automation Engineer to work with a team of subject matter experts and developers to design and implement innovative data automation solutions for Azure cloud based data lake, SQL, and NoSQL platform. This position has the ability to work remotely within the U.S. and will require occasional travel to Washington, D.C.
Summary:
As a data automation engineer, you will translate business requirements to data engineering and AI based solutions to support an enterprise scale Microsoft Azure based data analytics and reporting platform. The ideal candidate is mission focused and delivery oriented, and applies critical thinking to create innovative functions and solve technical issues.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other requirements:
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 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.
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a customer experience focused Data Automation Engineer to work with a team of subject matter experts and developers to design and implement innovative data automation solutions for Azure cloud based data lake, SQL, and NoSQL platform. This position has the ability to work remotely within the U.S. and will require occasional travel to Washington, D.C.
Summary:
As a data automation engineer, you will translate business requirements to data engineering and AI based solutions to support an enterprise scale Microsoft Azure based data analytics and reporting platform. The ideal candidate is mission focused and delivery oriented, and applies critical thinking to create innovative functions and solve technical issues.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize Microsoft Azure services including Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, Apache Spark Notebooks, Python, SQL, stored procedures to develop high performing data pipelines.
- Continuously improve and optimize the automation toolset for reliability, scalability, and adaptability.
- Research and implement cutting-edge AI/ML and GenAI tools to rapidly develop intelligent applications, scripts, and ETL pipelines that automate data processes, and proactively eliminate workflow bottlenecks.
- Work closely with implementation specialists, engineering teams, and customer to understand data driven needs and build solutions that address real operational challenges.
- Work closely with client personnel and team members to understand data requirements and develop appropriate data solutions.
- Identify, create, prepare data required for advanced analytics, visualization, reporting, and AI/ML.
- Implement data migration, data integrity, data quality, metadata management, and data security functions to optimize data pipelines.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data related issues to maintain high availability and performance.
- Actively support Agile DevOps process, including Program Increment planning.
- Actively engage in continuous learning to increase relevant skills.
- Maintain strict versioning and configuration control to ensure integrity of data.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of experience in relevant field
- 2+ years of experience with more than one of the follow scripting languages: SQL, T-SQL, MDX/DAX, Python, and PySpark.
- Experience designing and building ETL/data engineering solutions, schedule and monitor utilizing various cloud services such as Azure Data Lake Services, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Integration Runtime.
- Experience working with Microsoft database and business intelligence tools, including SQL Server, including stored procedures, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS (cubes), and Power BI.
- Experience with data automation using Azure/AWS CLI tools with Bash or PowerShell scripting.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps Repos or GitHub and pipeline versioning/release management.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting production, testing, integration, and development environments.
- Open mindset, ability to quickly adapt new technologies to solve customer problems.
- Experience in Agile projects, working with a multi functional team.
- Must be detail oriented, and able to support multiple projects and tasks.
- Demonstrate continuous learning to increase relevant skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience and/or certifications in Generative AI development, Generative AI for Data Analytics, and solution delivery.
- Microsoft certification in Azure fundamentals, data engineer, Power BI, AI or AWS certified data engineer.
- Integration knowledge using enterprise/open source ETL toolsets, REST API, Docker.
- Experience or exposure to performance fine tuning (indexing, execution plans, views), data profiling and query analytics.
- Knowledge of security compliance standards with data encryption, cloud virtual networks, routing, firewalls, log analytics, monitors
- Basic knowledge of ARM or Bicep templates for automation, familiarity with RBAC access controls.
- Data lineage and impact analysis using tools like Purview, Synapse pipeline tracing, etc.,
Other requirements:
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 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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