Job#: 3031650

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Engineer/ Architect III

Location: Onsite- Cincinnati Ohio

Pay Range: $61-$70 hr

Start- May 4, 2026

Data Engineer / Data Management Systems Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data management systems that support analytics, reporting, and enterprise data needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, developing high‑performance models, and integrating modern data technologies into existing environments.

You will work closely with data architects, IT teams, and data scientists to ensure data systems are reliable, efficient, and aligned with business requirements. This position also involves researching new ways to leverage data and continuously improving data quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain data management systems
• Build high‑performance algorithms, predictive models, and prototypes
• Ensure all data systems meet business and industry requirements
• Integrate emerging data management and software engineering technologies
• Develop processes for data mining, modeling, and data production
• Create custom software components and analytics applications
• Research new opportunities for leveraging existing data
• Use a variety of programming languages and tools to connect systems
• Collaborate with data architects, IT teams, and data scientists
• Implement and update disaster recovery procedures
• Recommend improvements to enhance data reliability and quality

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with relational and non‑relational databases (SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience programming or architecting backend systems (Java, J2EE, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Financial industry experience
• Power BI
• Regulatory reporting experience
• Snowflake
• Advanced SQL skills

EEO Employer

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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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