SQL Data Engineer
Company: Apex Systems
Location: Eden Prairie, MN (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-04-29
About this role
Job#: 3022280
Job Description:
Job Title:
IT Data Engineer
Pay Rate:
$25-28/hr
Openings:
3
Engagement:
Contract through End of Year
Location:
100% Remote accepted
Project Overview
We are modernizing our legacy SQL Server data environment and migrating to a modern cloud-based architecture leveraging
Azure Data Lake, Snowflake, Databricks
, and optimized SQL Server.
To support this initiative, we are hiring
three Data Engineers
, each with a distinct area of expertise:
- 1 Snowflake expert
- 1 Azure Data Lake expert
- 1 SQL Server expert (with strong performance tuning experience)
All candidates should ideally have experience with
Databricks
.
The selected Data Engineers will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines, ensure high data quality, and support advanced analytics across the organization.
Ideal Candidate Background
- Workforce Planning experience is a strong plus.
- Backgrounds in modern cloud data ecosystems, enterprise data engineering, and large-scale data migrations are highly desirable.
Top Required Skills (with Expected Experience)
- Snowflake / Azure Data Lake / SQL Server (role‑dependent)
- 5+ years hands-on experience in the primary technology area
- Performance tuning & query optimization
- 3–5 years of experience optimizing large, complex datasets
- Databricks (preferred for all)
- 2+ years experience
What Will Set Candidates Apart
- Ability to provide architectural guidance, make recommendations, and help steer the team in the right direction.
- Deep experience with modern cloud data best practices and migration strategies.
Team Structure
- The Data Engineers will collaborate with a cross-functional team of 10+ team members and customers, including analysts, developers, architects, and leadership.
Interview Process
- Rounds: 1
- Format: Video
- Technical Depth: Single technical interview
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