Job#: 3028193 Job Description: OverviewWe are seeking a highly strategic and technically hands-on Data Engineer to help re-architect and re-imagine how data flows across our network organization. This role will play a critical part in improving the stability, scalability, and reliability of our data ecosystem, with a strong initial focus on strategy and design before transitioning into long-term maintenance and optimization.
This individual will work deeply "in the weeds" to fully understand existing systems end-to-end, identify pain points, and design data solutions that are resilient and future-proof. The work directly supports Network Evolution initiatives, including nationwide improvements to network architecture and deployment of new tools designed to enable near fiber-like internet speeds.
Key Responsibilities:Data Architecture & Strategy- Re-architect and re-imagine existing data flows to improve stability, scalability, and reliability
- Lead the upfront strategy phase (approximately 75% of the role initially), including analysis, design, and roadmap development
- Develop frameworks and best practices to ensure data solutions do not break easily and can scale with network growth
- Deeply analyze existing systems and processes to understand how data is generated, transformed, and consumed
Engineering & Implementation- Design and build data pipelines using Python and SQL as primary technologies
- Support construction plan data and other network-related datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and usability
- Partner with analytics teams to shift solutions toward more robust engineering-driven approaches
- Utilize tools such as Alteryx where applicable (experience beneficial but not required)
Program Management & Reporting- Maintain detailed plans and records related to data initiatives
- Track timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies
- Provide ongoing status reporting and clear visibility into progress and outcomes
- Ensure alignment between data engineering efforts and broader network evolution goals
Collaboration & Communication- Regular interaction and overlap across multiple cross-functional teams
- Act as a trusted thought partner to analytics, engineering, and network teams
- Apply a consulting mindset-asking the right questions, influencing stakeholders, and driving clarity in ambiguous environments
Required Qualifications- Strong background in Data Engineering or closely related technical roles
- Advanced hands-on experience with Python and SQL
- Proven ability to design, re-architect, and optimize complex data flows and systems
- Experience working in highly analytical or data-heavy environments
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting network, infrastructure, construction, or large-scale operational data
- Consulting or advisory experience, formally or informally
- Familiarity with data workflow tools such as Alteryx
- Experience moving teams from analytics-heavy solutions toward more engineered, scalable systems
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.
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