Overview
Remote
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Data Lake
Unstructured Data
Machine Learning (ML)
Extract
Transform
Load
ELT
Workflow
Data Cleansing
Real-time
Analytics
Batch Processing
Step-Functions
Scalability
Cloud Computing
SAN
Data Architecture
Data Warehouse
Data Storage
Data Integration
Database
IoT
Business Intelligence
Computer Science
Data Engineering
SQL
Python
Scala
GRID
Management
Amazon Web Services
Storage
Amazon S3
Amazon Redshift
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Streaming
Amazon Kinesis
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express
Job Details
Job#: 2089295
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking an AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize large-scale data pipelines and analytics solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud-based data engineering, hands-on experience with AWS native services, and a solid understanding of data lake, data warehouse, and real-time streaming architectures. This position can work remotely within the U.S.
Summary:
The role will design and build the infrastructure and pipelines that enable organizations to collect, store, process, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data efficiently and securely. The AWS Data Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end data lifecycle, from ingestion and transformation to storage and delivery for analytics, machine learning, and operational systems. They ensure data is reliable, high-quality, scalable, and accessible for business and technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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 an AWS Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize large-scale data pipelines and analytics solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud-based data engineering, hands-on experience with AWS native services, and a solid understanding of data lake, data warehouse, and real-time streaming architectures. This position can work remotely within the U.S.
Summary:
The role will design and build the infrastructure and pipelines that enable organizations to collect, store, process, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data efficiently and securely. The AWS Data Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end data lifecycle, from ingestion and transformation to storage and delivery for analytics, machine learning, and operational systems. They ensure data is reliable, high-quality, scalable, and accessible for business and technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT workflows to ingest data from multiple sources. (e.g., S3, Redshift, Lake Formation, Glue, lambda).
- Implement data cleansing, enrichment, and standardization processes.
- Automate batch and streaming data pipelines for real-time analytics. Build solutions for both streaming (Kinesis, MSK, Lambda) and batch processing (Glue, EMR, Step Functions).
- Ensure pipelines are optimized for scalability, performance, and fault tolerance.
- Optimize SQL queries, data models, and pipeline performance.
- Ensure efficient use of cloud-native resources (compute, storage, networking).
- Design and implement data architecture across data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouses.
- Optimize data storage strategies (partitioning, indexing, schema design).
- Implement data integration from diverse sources (databases, APIs, IoT, third-party systems).
- Work with Data Scientists, Analysts, and BI developers to deliver clean, well-structured data.
- Document data assets and processes for discoverability.
- Training of existing core staff who will maintain infrastructure and pipelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering roles
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala for data transformation and processing.
- Experience in the utility industry data
- Strong understanding of utility data domains: meter data, customer data, grid/asset data, work management, outage data.
- Familiarity with CIM standards and utility integration frameworks.
- Working Knowledge of AWS services such as:
- Storage & Processing: S3, Glue, Redshift, Athena, EMR
- Streaming: Kinesis, MSK, Lambda
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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