Data Engineer

Apex Systems; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Engineer located in Tempe, Arizona (Partial Remote). The role involves designing and developing data pipelines and implementing metadata ingestion using Informatica services. Candidates should have 5-7+ years of experience in Informatica and strong skills in SQL, Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks. This contract-to-hire position provides opportunities for growth and involves heads-down coding. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of hands-on experience as an Informatica Developer or Data Engineer.
• Strong experience with Informatica Cloud Data Quality and Data Catalog.
• Proficiency in SQL and understanding of data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data pipelines and dashboards using Informatica.
• Implement metadata ingestion, cataloging, and lineage.
• Partner with data engineering teams for high-quality datasets.

Skills

Informatica IDMC

SQL

Azure cloud environments

Snowflake

Databricks

REST APIs

Data warehousing

JSON

XML

Job description

Job Details

Job #: 3025285

Title: Data Engineer

Location: Tempe, Arizona (Partial Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Data Engineer with a strong background in Informatica Cloud Data Governance. This is a technical, development‑focused role centered on coding and engineering within the Data Quality (CDQ) and Data Catalog (CDGC) modules, with a particular emphasis on data cataloging and lineage. The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive and growth‑oriented individual who will contribute to building and maintaining trusted, well‑documented data solutions across cloud and on‑premise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop data pipelines, data quality rules, scorecards, and dashboards using Informatica IDMC services (CDQ, CDGC, CDI).
• Implement and support metadata ingestion, cataloging, and lineage, including scanning sources such as Snowflake.
• Configure and maintain technical and business assets, custom attributes, and custom lineage within the Informatica catalog.
• Develop and apply metrics and standardization for data quality monitoring to support business decisions.
• Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to ensure high‑quality, governed datasets are available for reporting and AI/ML use cases.
• Interact with cloud platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Configure and manage Informatica Cloud environments, including Secure Agents and connectivity.
• Integrate Informatica with cloud platforms and external systems using REST APIs.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5‑7+ years of hands‑on experience as an Informatica Developer or Data Engineer.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Informatica IDMC, including Cloud Data Quality (CDQ), Cloud Data Catalog (CDGC), and Cloud Data Integration (CDI).
• Hands‑on experience with Snowflake and Databricks.
• Experience working in Azure cloud environments.
• Proficiency in SQL and a solid understanding of data warehousing and data modeling concepts.
• Experience with on‑premise and cloud data sources, and configuring Informatica Secure Agents.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, XML, and JSON for system integrations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Informatica Cloud Application Integration (CAI).
• Experience with MDM or governance platforms such as TIBCO EBX.
• Experience with Boomi or other integration/ESB tools.
• Exposure to data governance concepts such as business glossaries and stewardship workflows.
• Exposure to AWS cloud environments.

Work Environment

• This is a contract‑to‑hire position.
• The role is remote, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast.
• This position involves heads‑down coding and provides opportunities for growth.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive compensation package is available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.