Data Engineer-Mid

Apex Systems; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Data Engineer (Mid) to join our on-site team in Jacksonville, NC. The role focuses on maintaining Postgres and Elasticsearch, building ETL pipelines, and integrating diverse datasets using Python and SQL. This temporary position lasts about 90 days.

The candidate should have 5–8 years of related experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and data tools like Databricks and Spark.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of related experience; internship or academic project experience accepted.
• Foundational experience with Python, SQL, or similar scripting languages.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed data tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain reliable and scalable SQL databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into solutions using Python, Java, Kafka, Hive, R, or Storm.
• Oversee cloud-based database platforms and maintain security controls.
• Develop and maintain basic ETL/ELT pipelines to support mission-critical analytics.
• Assist in integrating, cleaning, and validating data from structured and unstructured sources.
• Contribute to data modeling, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

SQL

Bash

Data Warehousing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Job#: 3055153

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Data Engineer (Mid)

Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina (Onsite)

Clearance: TS/SCI (must be eligble to maintain or obtain)

Role Overview

This position supports a key program on-site. The role involves performing regular maintenance of Postgres and Elasticsearch databases to ensure high uptime, exploring and proposing improvements to the current database setup, and integrating new datasets from various sources using Python, SQL, and Bash. This is a temporary position for approximately 90 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain reliable and scalable SQL databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into solutions using programming languages like Python, Java, Kafka, Hive, R, or Storm.
• Oversee cloud-based database platforms and maintain security controls.
• Develop and maintain basic ETL/ELT pipelines to support mission-critical analytics.
• Assist in integrating, cleaning, and validating data from structured and unstructured sources.
• Contribute to data modeling, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience: 5-8 years of related experience. Internship or academic project experience is accepted.

Technical Skills: Foundational experience with Python, SQL, or similar scripting languages. Understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed data tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud foundational certifications are preferred.

Company Overview

Our organization delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, we leverage emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

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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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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