Data Engineer - 2043851

Job#: 2043851

Job Description:

Data Engineer

Location: Seattle, Washington (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Engineer to support and enhance an existing data infrastructure. The position involves working on current data pipelines, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements for ETL solutions. The role requires a detail-oriented problem-solver who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytical solutions and support the development of a safety AI virtual assistant application.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on existing data pipelines, including those involving Smartsheet and Redshift, addressing and resolving errors.
• Improve and troubleshoot data pipelines and processes.
• Manage and fix bugs, including working on automated review tickets.
• Implement improvements and optimizations to the current data architecture to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain efficient data pipelines using AWS services to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and business intelligence engineers to define and execute data strategies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure data environment integrity.
• Document data pipeline designs, data models, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3+ years of data engineering experience, including data modeling, warehousing, and building ETL pipelines.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with AWS technologies, specifically AWS Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, and Step Function.
• Proficiency in Python, including the ability to read, write, and debug code following best practices.
• Experience with AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) to manage code for ETL processes.
• Strong experience with SQL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild is a plus.
• Knowledge of internal ticketing and data governance tools.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is projected to be between $70.00 and $75.00 per hour. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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 here 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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We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.