Data Engineer

Job#: 3047926

Job Description:
Data Engineer

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines. This role involves partnering with business and technology teams to define data requirements for AI use cases and operational workflows. The position will focus on developing data models, integrations, and quality controls to support analytics, automation, and model performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines that collect, transform, and deliver structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources.
• Partner with business and technology teams to define data requirements for AI use cases and operational workflows.
• Develop data models, integrations, and data quality controls to support analytics, automation, and model performance.
• Ensure data is available, reliable, secure, and properly governed across systems and environments.
• Work closely with AI engineers, product owners, and process teams to prepare data for experimentation and production use.
• Monitor pipeline health, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support metadata, lineage, and documentation practices that improve data transparency and trust.
• Experience embedding AI, automation, or workflow redesign into operating environments.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years designing and building end-to-end architectures. Experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related technical roles. Experience supporting AI, machine learning, or automation initiatives is also required.

Technical Skills: Strong SQL and Python skills, with experience building batch and/or streaming pipelines. Hands-on experience with data platforms, ETL/ELT tools, cloud environments, and data warehouses. Experience with data modeling and database design. Understanding of data quality, data governance, security, and access control principles. Ability to work cross-functionally and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen, including knowledge of ARR, margin, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to align functional leaders without formal authority.
• Executive presence and credibility with senior management.

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

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.

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