Data Engineer II - Charlotte NC | Apex Systems
Overview
You will design and build a centralized performance and analytics repository for a hybrid team in Charlotte, NC. Your work integrates data from multiple technology platforms and operational systems, making you a key contributor to the company's data infrastructure. You will construct scalable data pipelines, transform complex datasets, and create reusable data structures that power analytics and reporting. This 12-month contract role offers the chance to work with modern data tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
What You'll Do8
- 1Design and build scalable data pipelines using Spark and Python to ingest data from diverse sources.
- 2Transform complex datasets into clean, queryable structures for analytics teams by writing SQL and managing ETL jobs.
- 3Create reusable data structures and dimensions to standardize reporting across the organization.
- 4Debug pipeline failures and optimize performance for large-scale data processing with Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
- 5Collaborate with data analysts and engineers to define data requirements and deliver reliable datasets.
- 6Document data flows and maintain version control for pipeline code using Git.
- 7Drive data quality checks and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- 8Support the migration of legacy data systems into the centralized repository.
Requirements8
- 13+ years in data engineering or a related field.
- 22+ years building data pipelines with Spark and Python.
- 3Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
- 4Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms for data storage and processing.
- 5Working knowledge of Airflow or other workflow schedulers.
- 6Hands-on experience with version control using Git.
- 7Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
- 8Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Salary Insight
$125 - $131k per year
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