Application Data Engineer | Senior Data Engineer | Data Platform Engineer-Remote(W2 Candidates Only)

Application Data Engineer | Senior Data Engineer | Data Platform Engineer-Remote(W2 Candidates Only)

Posted 1 day ago by Apetan Consulting

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or New Jersey

Summary: The role of Application Data Engineer requires a seasoned professional with over 5 years of experience in data engineering, focusing on advanced Python development and database management. The position emphasizes the ability to design scalable systems and develop real-time applications while collaborating closely with users to meet business requirements. Candidates must be willing to work onsite in Houston at least three days a week, despite the remote or New Jersey location option. Strong analytical skills and experience with AI tools are also essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement data engineering solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance systems.
  • Build real-time, user-interactive applications that communicate between UI and databases.
  • Utilize advanced Python development and FastAPI microservices.
  • Handle both production support and active development simultaneously.
  • Collaborate with users to understand business requirements and functionality.
  • Demonstrate experience with LLM models, AI coding agents, and testing agents.
  • Specify IDEs and tools used for coding and testing.
  • Provide detailed descriptions of complex projects showcasing relevant experience.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, DB2, Elastic, MongoDB).
  • Advanced Python development skills.
  • Experience with SQL stored procedures and NoSQL utilities.
  • Ability to design and develop scalable systems.
  • Strong expertise in FastAPI microservices.
  • Experience building real-time applications.
  • Demonstrated experience using AI tools in the development lifecycle.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering with strong hands-on expertise in:

    • SQL and NoSQL databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, DB2, Elastic, MongoDB

    • Advanced Python development

  • Advanced application development experience implementing business logic using:

    • SQL stored procedures

    • NoSQL utilities
      (Candidates must describe at least 2 complex projects showcasing this experience.)

  • Experience designing and developing scalable and high-performance systems

  • Strong expertise in Python and FastAPI microservices

    • Candidates should specify the IDEs and tools used for coding and testing

  • Experience building real-time, user-interactive applications that communicate between UI and databases

  • Demonstrated experience using LLM models, AI coding agents, and testing agents in the development lifecycle

  • Ability to handle both production support and active development simultaneously

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

  • Ability and willingness to work onsite in the Houston office at least 3 days per week

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Strong ability to work directly with users to understand business requirements and functionality

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable using AI tools and seeking help when needed

  • Proven ability to multitask, switch priorities, and self-manage tasks

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills