Senior Data Engineer / Full Stack Engineer

Apex Systems; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Full Stack Engineer for a remote role (EST preferred). You will design cloud-native apps, build low-latency GraphQL APIs, and develop data pipelines using AWS and big data tools.

The team is small, with two full-time engineers and a consultant resource, enabling close collaboration and rapid delivery. The position requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, strong GraphQL/API skills, and deep AWS expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong GraphQL/API development experience (required).
• Extensive AWS experience, including Lambda, ECS and Glue.
• Strong data engineering background with PySpark, Apache Spark, Snowflake, AWS Glue.
• Experience with DynamoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Expertise in cloud monitoring, observability, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new cloud-native applications and backend services.
• Develop low-latency GraphQL APIs that support enterprise-wide consumption.
• Build and optimize data pipelines leveraging AWS and big data tech.
• Implement monitoring, observability, and reliability best practices.
• Collaborate with a lean team of two engineers and a consultant resource.

Skills

GraphQL/API development

AWS

PySpark

Apache Spark

Snowflake

DynamoDB

PostgreSQL

Data engineering

Cloud monitoring

Observability

Job description

# Senior Data Engineer / Full Stack EngineerApply**Job#: 3051354****Job Description:****Senior Data Engineer / Full Stack Engineer****Location:** Remote (EST preferred)**Duration:** Approximately 12 months with potential for full-time conversion* USC/GC only* must have 4 year degree to convert**Pay:** $75-$90/hrKey Responsibilities* Design and build new cloud-native applications and backend services.* Develop low-latency GraphQL APIs that support enterprise-wide consumption.* Build and optimize data pipelines leveraging modern AWS and big data technologies.* Implement monitoring, observability, and reliability best practices across cloud environments.* Collaborate closely with a lean team consisting of two full-time engineers and this consultant resource.Required Qualifications* 10+ years of software engineering experience* Strong blend of application development and data engineering expertise.* Proven GraphQL/API development experience (required).* Extensive AWS experience, including: + Lambda + ECS + Glue* Strong data engineering background with: + PySpark + Apache Spark + Snowflake + AWS Glue + Batch processing frameworks* Experience with DynamoDB and PostgreSQL.* Expertise in cloud monitoring, observability, and production support. *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**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Plano, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $75 - $90 per hour