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Data Platform Engineer

Apex Systems
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job#: 3026224

Job Description:

Data Platform Engineer

Location: Dallas, Texas (Partial Remote)

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

The Data Platform Engineer role combines traditional database administration with modern data platform and solution engineering. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of critical on-premises and cloud data platforms, and the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native data solutions. The role will be critical in a large-scale migration to a new infrastructure platform, ensuring the successful deployment of new SQL Server environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage relational and analytical data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments, with a mix of SQL Server and Azure.
  • Perform hands-on, day-to-day database administration activities, including backups, restores, patching, and upgrades.
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, applying strategies such as indexing and partitioning.
  • Implement monitoring and alerting for databases and data platforms using automation.
  • Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Lead data migration efforts, moving data between databases and preparing for future cloud migrations.
  • Apply DevOps and infrastructure as code principles, using tools like Terraform for automated deployments.
  • Partner with application teams, data architects, and infrastructure engineers to deliver reliable data solutions.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Experience: 5 years of experience supporting and engineering data platforms, with significant experience in migrating data between databases.

Technical Skills:

  • Extensive experience with SQL Server administration and Azure SQL.
  • Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Experience with performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, high availability, backup, and recovery.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
  • Experience implementing monitoring through automation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A professional certification in SQL Server or Azure is ideal.
  • Experience with data virtualization platforms.
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience supporting analytical, reporting, or enterprise middleware platforms.
  • Experience with SAP HANA or other in-memory databases.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 annually.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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

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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. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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