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Senior Data Engineer

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Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
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Job#: 3035808

Job Description:

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

Data Engineers provide data-driven solutions to help improve processes and overall business performance. This role focuses on gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to help inform strategic decisions. The position involves designing data solution frameworks, ingesting data from various sources, and developing programs to clean and process raw data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze and organize raw data.
  • Build data systems and pipelines.
  • Evaluate business needs and objectives.
  • Interpret trends and patterns from complex data sets.
  • Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling.
  • Build algorithms and prototypes.
  • Combine and integrate raw information from different sources.
  • Develop analytical tools and programs.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and architects.
  • Design and build data models to support business processes.

Required Qualifications

Education: A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a similar field is required. A Master's degree is a plus.

Experience: Previous experience as a data engineer or in a similar role is necessary. A proven track record of managing and executing data projects is expected.

Technical Skills:

  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python.
  • Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop or Spark.
  • Proficiency in SQL and other data manipulation languages.
  • Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
  • Familiarity with machine learning algorithms.
  • Experience with Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years working with data migrations or implementations.
  • Data engineering certification (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer).
  • Certification in data analytics or related fields.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $70.24 per hour. A benefits package may be available to eligible employees.

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 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 or .

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Salary : $65 - $70

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