**Job#: 3030276**
**Job Description:**
**Data Engineer**
**Location:** Columbus, OH (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
**Employment Type:** Contract to Perm W2 opportunity
**Pay Range:** $40-$50/hr based on experience
We are working with a financial services organization seeking a Software Developer to support the development, enhancement, and ongoing support of business-critical applications. This role is hands-on and focuses on building reliable, well-structured solutions using Python and SQL within a collaborative team environment.
The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, understands how applications function across systems and data, and is eager to continue growing technically while supporting enterprise initiatives.
**Responsibilities include:**
- Developing and enhancing applications using Python in alignment with established standards
- Writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting SQL queries and stored procedures
- Collaborating with technical and business partners to translate requirements into solutions
- Diagnosing and resolving application, data, and performance issues
- Supporting deployments, releases, and ongoing operational needs
- Participating in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and on-call support rotations
**Required experience:**
- 2+ years of software or application development experience
- Strong Python development skills
- Solid SQL experience (queries, joins, stored procedures)
- Experience with version control (Git preferred)
- Familiarity with Agile and SDLC practices
**Preferred experience:**
- REST APIs and JSON
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- CI/CD or DevOps tooling
- Experience in financial services or regulated environments
**Education Requirements:**
Required:
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field --- or equivalent practical experience.
*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*