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Database Engineer - NC, NJ

Apex Systems
Iselin, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job#: 3030871

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: TBA

Job Title: Database Engineer

Location:

Preferred: Charlotte, NC (300 Brevard St) – Zone 2

Alternate: Iselin, NJ

Contract Length: *

18 months (Backfill)

Possibility to extend or convert

Pay Rate: $58 - $61

Top Requirements:

  • 4 years of Database Engineering experience (ideal candidate equivalent to a senior engineer with ~5 years of hands-on engineering experience).
  • Strong hands-on expertise with SQL, ETL development, and data pipeline engineering, including PySpark, Autosys, and Ab Initio.
  • Experience building and supporting large-scale data platforms, including Big Data technologies and distributed processing environments.

Plusses:

  • Cloud platform experience, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery; experience with Teradata or Hadoop is a plus.
  • Exposure to data migrations and possession of Google Cloud certifications or other relevant cloud certifications.

Job Summary:

In this contingent resource assignment, the Database Engineer will consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Database Engineering and contribute to large-scale planning efforts. The role involves reviewing and analyzing moderately complex Database Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of variable technical and operational factors.

The engineer will contribute to resolving moderately complex issues by leveraging a solid understanding of database engineering practices, enterprise policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. This role requires close collaboration with client personnel across Database Engineering and business partner teams.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and support data pipelines supporting Fraud and Claims Analysis applications
  • Participate in the migration of the enterprise data platform from Teradata to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), targeting year-end completion
  • Work within a large-scale data environment (~1,000 TB of data, 600–700 tables)
  • Build and maintain solutions using GCP BigQuery, PySpark, Hadoop, Ab Initio, Dremio, and S3-based storage grids
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver reliable, scalable data solutions for Fraud-related applications
  • Support ongoing enhancements, performance tuning, and operational stability of data pipelines
  • Operate within standard business hours with occasional ad-hoc support for troubleshooting activities
  • Adhere to enterprise data governance, security, and compliance standards

EEO Employer

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 Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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. (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.

Salary : $58 - $61

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