Job#: 3035398 Job Description: Client: Financial Services
Team: TBA
Job Title: Software Engineer 4 / Senior Software Engineer - Data Engineering (Google Cloud Platform & AI)
Location: Charlotte, NC - Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Contract Length: 12 months (expected extension to 24 months)
Pay Rate: $69 - $74
Top Requirements:7+ years of Data Engineering / Software Engineering experience with strong Google Cloud Platform expertise (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Composer)Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data warehouses on Google Cloud PlatformHands-on experience with AI/ML integration (Vertex AI preferred) and strong Python/SQL skillsPlusses:Certifications in Google Cloud (Professional Data Engineer or ML Engineer)Experience with dbt, Dataform, or transformation toolsExperience with streaming pipelines (Pub/Sub, Dataflow)Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/GKE)Knowledge of MLOps, RAG/LLM applications, and model monitoringJob Summary:In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables. Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines on Google Cloud Platform
- Build and optimize data warehouses and data lakes using BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and Dataproc
- Implement orchestration and transformation workflows using Cloud Composer (Airflow), dbt, or Dataform
- Integrate and productionize AI/ML models using Vertex AI and other Google Cloud Platform services
- Develop robust, scalable backend solutions using Python and SQL
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipeline performance and data platform reliability
- Ensure cost efficiency, security, and governance of data solutions
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver data and AI-driven solutions
- Support migration initiatives to Google Cloud Platform and modernization of data platforms
- Implement best practices for data modeling (star/snowflake schemas) and data architecture
- Build and maintain real-time and batch data processing pipelines
- Contribute to enterprise-level AI and analytics initiatives
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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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