Platform Data Engineer

Apex Systems, LLC; Merrifield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC is hiring a Platform Data Engineer for our Merrifield, VA hybrid role within the Digital Engineering organization. You will design, implement, and maintain cloud database solutions with Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL, focusing on performance, security, and reliability.

You will work with Agile teams, apply Liquibase for schema changes, and develop backup/DR strategies while advancing data governance and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of database engineering and administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL databases.
• Experience designing backup, DR, and data protection solutions.
• Strong database performance tuning and capacity planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud database architectures for scalable and reliable services.
• Collaborate with Agile teams and use Liquibase to manage schema changes.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance and capacity.
• Develop and enforce backup, retention, and disaster recovery plans.
• Implement encryption, security controls, and regulatory compliance measures.
• Provide documentation and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Mentor teammates and support cross-functional data initiatives.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Azure SQL

Microsoft SQL

Backup and DR

Performance tuning

Automation scripts

Regulatory compliance

Data governance

Scalable design

Liquibase

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS or related

Tools

Liquibase

Job description

# Platform Data EngineerApply**Job#: 3053885****Job Description:**Platform Data Engineer**Location:** Merrifield, Virginia (Hybrid)**Alternate Location:** Winchester, VA, San Diego, CA or Pensacola, FL (Hybrid)Role OverviewThe Platform Data Engineer will join the Digital Engineering organization to provide technical support for digital applications and services. This role supports and participates in Agile development and engineering processes to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure database solutions. The focus is on optimizing database performance, capacity, and reliability while aligning with industry standards to safeguard data integrity and accessibility. This position operates under minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities* Design, implement, and manage advanced cloud database architectures, ensuring scalability and reliability.* Work with Agile development teams leveraging Liquibase to manage database schema changes.* Monitor and optimize database performance and capacity planning.* Develop and manage backup policies, data retention policies, and disaster recovery plans.* Conduct in-depth performance analyses and execute tuning initiatives.* Develop advanced automation workflows to improve database operations efficiency.* Implement and enforce robust encryption and security protocols; drive initiatives for regulatory compliance.* Diagnose and solve advanced database issues with minimal supervision, ensuring data integrity and availability.* Collaborate with Digital Agile teams, Digital Engineering, and data partners to align database strategies with business goals.* Improve operational quality by compiling and analyzing data, and preparing recommendations.* Prepare technical, process, and operations-related documentation.* Track work in accordance with team processes and ensure task and backlog items are documented.* Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and effective communications to teams and management.* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.**Experience:** 5-7 years of experience in database engineering and administration.**Technical Skills:*** Advanced skill with hands-on experience in Azure SQL, Microsoft SQL, and enterprise database platforms.* Advanced skill designing, testing and deploying backup and disaster recovery solutions.* Advanced skill in database performance tuning and capacity planning with monitoring.* Experience in developing advanced automation scripts and workflows.* Advanced knowledge of regulatory frameworks.* Advanced knowledge in secure data practices and data governance.* Advanced skill to design scalable database solutions and address advanced performance bottlenecks.* Expert analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills.* Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.* Advanced verbal and written communication skills.* Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and vendors.Preferred Qualifications* Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.* Hands-on experience using Liquibase to manage schema changes.* Experience supporting platform engineering, infrastructure, cloud, digital, or software engineering organizations.* Familiarity with application modernization and decommissioning programs.* Experience with risk, audit, cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory initiatives.* Experience with the banking/financial services industry. *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.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**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.**Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Merrifield, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 28, 2026**Pay Range:** $55 - $75 per hour