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Senior Data Engineer- NJ

Apex Systems
Iselin, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job#: 3030673

Job Description:

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Iselin, NJ (Hybrid)

Employment Type: 12 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $58/hour - $61/hour

Role Overview

In this contingent resource assignment, the Software Engineer will consult on and participate in moderately complex initiatives within Software Engineering. The role involves contributing to large-scale planning for data and platform engineering, analyzing complex challenges, and resolving issues by applying a solid understanding of software engineering practices, policies, and compliance requirements. This position requires close collaboration with client personnel to ensure high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Senior Database and Data Engineer supporting enterprise initiatives and platform modernization.
  • Participate in the infrastructure migration from on-premise environments to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Design, develop, and optimize SQL-based data solutions and large-scale data processing pipelines.
  • Work with BigQuery and Big Data platforms to support analytics and downstream data consumption.
  • Develop or enhance data workflows using Python and/or Java as needed.
  • Collaborate with product, platform, and engineering teams within a Kanban delivery model.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise engineering standards, security, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5 years of strong database engineering experience, including advanced SQL development and large-scale data processing. 4 years of Software Engineering experience with a strong focus on data and database engineering, demonstrated through hands-on enterprise work.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery, and exposure to Big Data environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Python and/or Java for data engineering and backend processing.
  • Familiarity with Hadoop, Iceberg, ETL pipelines, or large-scale data migration initiatives.

Work Environment

This role requires a mandatory in-office presence 2 days per week, with a schedule that rotates monthly. The contract length is 12 months. Contractors are not regularly required to support quarterly releases, with only rare weekend shifts if needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $58.00 - $61.00 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. (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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