Apex Systems

Lead Data Engineer

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This role is for a Lead Data Engineer with a 12-month contract based in Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid). Pay ranges from $60.00 to $65.06 per hour. Key skills include Oracle, ETL, Hadoop, and Data Warehousing experience, preferably in finance.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
520
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🗓️ - Date
April 25, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Charlotte, NC
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Stories #Hadoop #Data Warehouse #Data Engineering #Oracle #Business Analysis #Teradata #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Informatica #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Data Modeling #Leadership
Role description
Job#: 3031827 Job Description: Lead Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 Months Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer for a hands-on role focused on the design and development of ETL solutions within a data warehouse environment. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, take ownership of their work, and partner with various teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions. This position requires a proactive individual who can work with business analysts to translate requirements into detailed designs and identify opportunities for application improvement. Key Responsibilities • Lead hands-on design and ETL development in a Data Warehouse environment. • Work on multiple projects concurrently, attending meetings, understanding requirements, designing solutions, and developing code. • Partner with near-shore and offshore teammates in a matrix environment. • Coordinate with support teams, development, testing, and other partners. • Collaborate with Business Analysts to understand requirements and design solutions for production issues. • Propose technical solutions to business problems in collaboration with the Information Architecture team. • Take accountability for technical deliveries from offshore teams. • Work with development and QA teams during the post-code development phase. • Ensure adherence to defined processes, quality standards, and best practices. Required Qualifications Technical Skills: • Expert knowledge in Oracle/Exadata and Oracle SQL/PLSQL. • Proficiency with ETL processing concepts, including experience handling large data volumes and performance tuning. • Strong understanding of Data Warehousing and Dimensional Data Modeling concepts. • Primary Skill: Hadoop. • Secondary Skill: Informatica. • Tertiary Skill: Teradata. Professional Skills: • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to design systems with limited direction. • Excellent analytical and logical skills. • A self-starter with thought leadership capabilities. • Ability to partner effectively with both technology and business associates. • Strong knowledge of the project life cycle. • Ability to multitask and work independently. Preferred Qualifications • Experience within a large financial organization. Work Schedule This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site. Compensation The pay rate for this position is between $60.00 and $65.06 per hour. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. 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. 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. Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. 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