Data Engineer - DataStage ETL III

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Engineer
- Data Stage ETL III

Job #: 3022922

Location: Remote (EST Hours)

Pay: $65-$70

Length: 6 months

The role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data management systems that meet organizational requirements. This position also involves developing high‑performance data solutions, ensuring data quality and reliability, and researching innovative approaches to data acquisition and utilization. A strong understanding of industry practices—including data mining, algorithms, and data application methods—is essential.

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain data management systems.
• Develop high‑performance algorithms, predictive models, and prototypes.
• Ensure all systems align with business requirements and industry standards.
• Integrate emerging data management and software engineering technologies into existing architectures.
• Establish processes for data mining, data modeling, and data production.
• Create custom software components and analytics applications.
• Research and evaluate new opportunities for leveraging existing data.
• Utilize a range of programming languages and tools to connect and optimize systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including data architects, IT professionals, and data scientists, to achieve project objectives.
• Implement and update disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommend improvements to enhance data reliability, quality, and performance.

• Technical degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with relational and non‑relational databases (e.g., SQL, MySQL, No
  
  SQL, Hadoop, Mongo
  
  DB).
• Experience programming or architecting backend systems (e.g., Java, J2EE).

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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 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, a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program 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.