Is the Data Engineer/Architect | 5010005217 role on-site?

Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Conway, AR location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.

Is this a contract or full-time role?

This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.

What is the compensation for this role?

The compensation for this Data Engineer/Architect | 5010005217 role is calibrated to market for Conway, AR and the specific experience level the client is targeting. Where you land depends on validated years of experience, the depth of your stack match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.

How quickly does the interview process move?

If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day. From there, interview cadence depends on the client's hiring-manager and panel availability. Total time from submission to signed offer varies by client — pre-verified profiles and calibrated submissions cut the noise, but the pace of interviews is driven by the client, not us.

What technical skills does the Data Engineer/Architect | 5010005217 role require?

The client is targeting depth in Data. Adjacent experience is welcome — we routinely place candidates whose exact stack match is 60-70% when the underlying pattern (distributed systems, regulated-data handling, or comparable) is strong. Bring the full stack breadth to your calibration call; the recruiter will map it onto the client's evaluation scorecard.

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Data Engineer/Architect | 5010005217

Open role in Conway, AR. Onsite engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Conway, AR · Onsite
Compensation: Compensation discussed at interview

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Data

About the role

Rate to Insight: *** - *** per hour
Duration of Project: 36 weeks
Location/Address: Dallas / Fort Worth TX - contractor must be onstie 3 days per week
Interview Process: Insight then Client
Requirements:
Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect to lead the modernization of our airline operational data platforms. This role focuses on designing and implementing canonical domain models, Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines, and cloud integration solutions. You will support critical operational domains including crew management, passenger services, maintenance operations, baggage handling, and performance analytics by architecting robust ingestion, transformation, and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Design and architect scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines for operational domains
Develop CDC and streaming solutions using Kafka/MSK to enable real-time data synchronization
Implement canonical domain models and data governance frameworks across cloud platforms
Establish data quality standards and monitoring practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and integration strategies
Lead CI/CD implementation for data infrastructure and pipeline deployments
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in data architecture and engineering
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education:
7 years of professional experience in data architecture and design
5 years of hands-on data engineering experience
Demonstrated expertise in CDC (Change Data Capture) and streaming technologies
Proficiency with Kafka or Amazon MSK (Managed Streaming for Kafka)
Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
Proven expertise in data quality frameworks and governance practices
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure
Strong cross-team collaboration and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS Flink for stream processing
Knowledge of DocumentDB or other NoSQL document databases
Familiarity with GraphQL for data API design
Cross-cloud integration experience
Background in airline, logistics, or transportation data systems
Experience with data mesh or domain-driven design patterns
Technical Skills
Required:
Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS
Data engineering tools and frameworks
CDC and streaming technologies (Kafka, MSK)
Data governance and quality tools
CI/CD tools and practices
SQL and data modeling
Preferred:
AWS Flink
DocumentDB
GraphQL
Apache Spark or similar distributed computing frameworks
Infrastructure-as-Code tools
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to work in a hybrid or onsite environment in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The role involves sitting at a desk for extended periods, using a computer and other office equipment, and occasional travel for team meetings and conferences. Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
Work Location
Dallas/Fort Worth area – Hybrid or Onsite
Availability for hybrid or full onsite work is required.
Regarding Interviewing for this position:
Candidates must participate with full attention and integrity
Use of AI bots, automated tools, or artificial intelligence assistance during interviews is strictly prohibited
Any candidate found using AI bots will result in immediate termination of the interview and disqualification

About technology at ApTask

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

Technology roles at ApTask cover the software, cloud, data, security, and platform-engineering functions that power Fortune 500 digital operations. Our recruiters specialise in high-signal technical calibration — every candidate is validated against the specific stack, framework versions, and deployment context the client runs, not a keyword match. Our largest engagements sit inside AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, and modern data-mesh estates. Because we route through Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday VNDLY, and Coupa VMS, technology contractors placed through ApTask carry MBE diversity spend against the client's supplier program while remaining W-2 with full benefits under our payroll.

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What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile
Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.
2. Recruiter calibration call
Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.
3. Client interview
If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.
4. Offer + onboarding
On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

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Is the Data Engineer/Architect | 5010005217 role on-site?: Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Conway, AR location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.
Is this a contract or full-time role?: This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.
What is the compensation for this role?: The compensation for this Data Engineer/Architect | 5010005217 role is calibrated to market for Conway, AR and the specific experience level the client is targeting. Where you land depends on validated years of experience, the depth of your stack match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.
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