Job#: 3034909 Job Description: Data EngineerLocation: Fully Remote $75-$85 an hour
OverviewWe are seeking a
Data Engineer to support ongoing data infrastructure and pipeline development within a high-impact engineering program. This role will focus on building and optimizing scalable ETL pipelines, supporting cloud-based data architecture, and enabling analytics and reporting across cross-functional teams.
This position is critical to maintaining and enhancing existing data systems, while also supporting new development efforts and knowledge transfer from the current resource.
Key Responsibilities- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes across multiple data sources
- Develop and optimize data workflows using Python and SQL
- Work within a cloud-first environment leveraging AWS services (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM)
- Support infrastructure provisioning and automation using AWS CDK (Infrastructure as Code)
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across existing data pipelines, warehousing, and transformation layers
- Partner with business stakeholders, BI teams, and engineers to define and deliver data requirements
- Build reliable, maintainable, and extensible data solutions aligned with long-term architecture goals
- Improve performance, scalability, and efficiency of data systems and processes
- Document processes and support knowledge transfer during transition
Required Qualifications- 3-7+ years of experience in Data Engineering (level flexible based on candidate)
- Strong experience with:
- SQL (advanced proficiency)
- Python (or similar language)
- ETL pipeline development and data modeling
- Hands-on experience with AWS data ecosystem (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, etc.)
- Experience working with large, complex data sets and distributed systems
- Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with:
- AWS CDK / Infrastructure as Code (strong plus for this role)
- Workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Step Functions, etc.)
- Big data technologies (Spark, EMR, Hadoop)
- Experience supporting data transformation and analytics environments
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Ideal Candidate Profile- Strong AWS-focused data engineering background
- Comfortable owning pipelines end-to-end (build + troubleshoot)
- Able to ramp quickly and support knowledge transition
- Strong communicator with ability to collaborate across teams
Why This Role- High-impact role supporting critical data infrastructure
- Opportunity to work across data engineering, cloud architecture, and analytics
- Exposure to large-scale, modern data environments
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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