AI Data Engineer 2

The AI Data Engineer builds and maintains data pipelines, ETL processes, and data storage systems to support efficient data collection, processing, and analysis. This role ensures data quality and accessibility while partnering closely with data scientists and analysts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management, technical teams, and clients to define data requirements and implementation strategies

• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions

• Design, implement, automate, and maintain large-scale enterprise ETL processes

• Modify existing databases and database management systems

• Test programs and databases, resolve errors, and apply necessary updates, * Team Purpose: Improve internal data pipelines to support urgent product needs tied to launch timelines and enable large models to generate training labels for the ranking stack.

• Key Projects: Enhance the responsiveness of existing pipelines and integrate new features to support large-model-driven label generation.

Interview Process:

• Assessment Timeline: Hard-skills assessments scheduled after shortlisting; first round expected by April 24, 2026

• Assessment Format: Two interview rounds with two interviewers, focused on classical coding and data manipulation

• Candidate Preparation: Review classical coding concepts and data manipulation techniques prior to assessment

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

• 2-4 years of relevant experience

• Experience with database technologies

• Strong understanding of ETL processes

• Proficiency in at least one scripting language

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Demonstrated success in data-focused roles

• Experience with Azure

• Experience with Python and/or C#

Top 3 Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Python.

• Minimum 2 years of Azure.

• Minimum 2 years of Data Engineering fundamentals (SQL, data pipelines, ETL).

Bonus: Experience with search systems is a significant advantage

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.

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