Data Engineer

Job#: 3022280

Job Description:
Job Title: IT Data Engineer

Pay Rate: $25-28/hr

Openings: 3

Engagement: Contract through End of Year

Location: 100% Remote accepted
Project Overview

We are modernizing our legacy SQL Server data environment and migrating to a modern cloud-based architecture leveraging Azure Data Lake, Snowflake, Databricks, and optimized SQL Server.

To support this initiative, we are hiring three Data Engineers, each with a distinct area of expertise:

• 1 Snowflake expert
• 1 Azure Data Lake expert
• 1 SQL Server expert (with strong performance tuning experience)

All candidates should ideally have experience with Databricks.

The selected Data Engineers will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensure high data quality, and support advanced analytics across the organization.
Ideal Candidate Background

• Workforce Planning experience is a strong plus.
• Backgrounds in modern cloud data ecosystems, enterprise data engineering, and large-scale data migrations are highly desirable.

Top Required Skills (with expected experience)

Snowflake / Azure Data Lake / SQL Server (role-dependent)

• 5+ years hands-on experience in the primary technology area

Performance tuning & query optimization

• 3-5 years of experience optimizing large, complex datasets

Databricks (preferred for all)

• 2+ years experience

What Will Set Candidates Apart

• Ability to provide architectural guidance, make recommendations, and help steer the team in the right direction.
• Deep experience with modern cloud data best practices and migration strategies.

Team Structure

• The Data Engineers will collaborate with a cross-functional team of 10+ team members and customers, including analysts, developers, architects, and leadership.

Interview Process

• Rounds: 1
• Format: Video
• Technical Depth: Single technical interview

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.