Data Engineer III

# Data Engineer IIIApply
** Job#: 3038874
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

Data Engineer / Application Developer
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* Location:

100% Onsite – Southern California
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* Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire
**** Compensation: $100K–$125K
** Overview We are seeking a
** Data Engineer / Application Developer
** to support enterprise IT and business applications in a production environment. This role will focus on database upgrades, application development, and ongoing support for critical business systems.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of
** SQL Server expertise and application development experience**, along with strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
* Upgrade and modernize Microsoft SQL Server databases
* Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments
* Support upgrades of custom-built and third-party business applications
* Develop and maintain applications, reports, and system interfaces
* Gather and document business requirements for development efforts
* Provide production support for applications and technical environments
* Troubleshoot system issues and perform root cause analysis
* Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors on system updates and issue resolution
* Implement and follow processes for system migration, testing, and support
* Support ongoing application maintenance, including patching and enhancements
* Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Provide occasional off-hours support for production issues

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or SQL Server Database Administrator
* 3+ years of experience in application development using C#, .NET, or other object-oriented languages
* Strong hands-on SQL experience (querying, scripting, database development)
* Experience with SQL Server disaster recovery solutions:  + Always On  + Log Shipping  + Failover / Clustering  + Database Mirroring
* Experience supporting enterprise applications in a production environment
* Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Ability to handle multiple priorities and support critical systems

Preferred / Additional Skills
* Experience working with both custom-built and third-party applications
* Familiarity with multi-team IT environments (infrastructure, networking, hosting, etc.)
* Experience supporting business-critical systems with high availability requirements

Work Environment & Additional Requirements
* 100% onsite role (Monday–Friday during standard business hours)
* Occasional off-hours or on-call support may be required
* Must be comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment
* Ability to pass a comprehensive background screening as part of the engagement
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical teams and end usersEEO Employer 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.

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