Job#: 2064869
Job Description:
Job Title: Data Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA (Preferred)
Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for migrating a variety of data sources, including Salesforce, JD Edwards (JDE), Oracle, Postgres, NoSQL databases, and OLTP systems, to the Databricks Lakehouse and Data Lake. This role focuses on the ingestion process into the bronze layer, utilizing Azure native functions to drive data to the gold reporting layer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Migrate data from various sources to Databricks Lakehouse and Data Lake.
- Implement Medallion architecture, focusing on the bronze layer ingestion.
- Use Azure Data Factory and PySpark for data ingestion processes.
- Collaborate with analytics teams and modelers for additional data refinement.
- Integrate data from legacy systems using JDE and Mulesoft APIs.
- Utilize Azure Functions for serverless compute in data ingestion.
- Work as an individual contributor within a team of 8-9 engineers to enhance data ingestion velocity.
Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL.
- Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, and Spark (Python preferred, Scala/Java acceptable).
- Experience with OLTP systems, logical and physical data models, enterprise data warehouses, and Kimball/star schema.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with JD Edwards and Salesforce.
- Familiarity with Azure Functions.
EEO Employer
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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 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.
