Database Modernization & Controls Automation Engineer - TX, AZ, NC

Job#: 3026531

Job Description:
Client: Financial Services
Team: TBA
Job Title:Database Modernization & Controls Automation Engineer

Approved Locations:

• Phoenix, AZ
• Charlotte, NC
• Las Colinas / Irving, TX

Location Tier: Zone 2
Rate Type: Hourly
Bill Rate: $53 - $57
Top Requirements (Must-Have):

Database Expertise - SQL with hands-on experience across Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle

Database/Application Migration & Modernization experience (legacy cloud/hybrid, schema refactoring, ETL redesign, data parity validation, cutover execution)

AGILE delivery experience

Power BI (data modeling + dashboard development)

Strong analytical skills with ability to work with complex datasets

Large-enterprise experience

Ability to operationalize technology controls and support compliance-driven engineering

AI/ML enablement exposure (nice-to-have)

Nice to Have:

AI & Machine Learning operationalization - feature tables, scoring pipelines, predictive dashboards

Strong Power BI dashboarding and DAX modelling

Experience integrating Python/R or cloud ML services into data workflows

Strong experience with cloud/hybrid migration environments

Experience in regulatory, risk, or tightly controlled data environments

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer 3 will support moderately complex software engineering initiatives with a primary focus on database/application modernization, technology controls automation, Power BI reporting, and data platform enhancements. This role is part of a major modernization effort involving data migration, schema redesign, ETL refactoring, and the operationalization of data controls across Oracle, SQL Server, and cloud/hybrid platforms.

The engineer will evaluate moderately complex data and compliance challenges, recommend solutions, validate controls, and help develop automated workflows to ensure operational resilience, regulatory alignment, and data integrity. This position requires strong technical depth, experience in large-scale enterprise systems, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, risk, and data teams.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Technology Controls Automation

Design & implement automated control checks embedded in applications, databases, and reports

Build monitoring, validation, and evidence-generation functions to support audits & compliance

Integrate automated controls into CI/CD pipelines and operational dashboards
Database Migration, Development & Modernization

Support or lead database/application migration initiatives (on-prem cloud/hybrid)

Refactor schemas, stored procedures, functions, and ETL/ELT workflows

Perform data validation, reconciliation, and parity checks for migration cutovers

Conduct performance tuning and post-migration stabilization

Work with Oracle and SQL Server across development, QA, and production
Analytics & Reporting Enablement

Create and maintain Power BI dashboards used for controls effectiveness, operational metrics, and modernization tracking

Develop analytical data models to support insights and decision-making

Translate technical and risk requirements into clear dashboards and KPIs
AI & Machine Learning Enablement (Nice-to-Have)

Operationalize ML outputs: feature tables, scoring workflows, governed data products

Integrate Python/R models or cloud ML services into pipelines

Build predictive dashboards such as anomaly detection or forecasting

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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.