Data Engineer I

Job# : 3017813

Job Description :

Job Title : Data Engineer

Job Location : Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Pay Range : $32-$37 / hr

Contract Length : 6 Months

Job Description

Squad : MLOps Data Enablement

The MLOps Data Enablement squad supports model development by collaborating with data scientists to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready data. The team is responsible for preparing and refining datasets, integrating new data sources, and engineering features using modern tools such as dbt and Snowflake. This work enhances the modeling pipeline and enables efficient experimentation and deployment across the organization.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in SQL
• Foundational understanding of relational database concepts
• Experience with data cleaning and data transformation

Preferred Technical Skills

Soft Skills

Work Location

Onsite four days per week (Monday–Thursday) at Fifth Third Center, Downtown Cincinnati, OH.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for designing and building scalable data management systems, ensuring data platforms meet organizational requirements, and identifying opportunities to enhance data acquisition and utilization. The position requires familiarity with industry practices related to data mining, algorithms, and data usage.

Primary Responsibilities

Qualifications

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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.