Junior Data Engineer

Junior Data Engineer

Classification Exempt

Reports to Data Engineering Manager

Job Description

Summary/Objective

This role supports the development and maintenance of data systems that enable data accessibility and analytics across the organization. This entry-level role is ideal for early-career professionals with a foundational understanding of data engineering concepts who are eager to learn and grow in a hands-on technical environment. The Junior Data Engineer works under the guidance of more experienced team members.

Essential Functions

• Assist in building and maintaining basic data pipelines and integration processes.
• Write and troubleshoot simple SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.
• Help support data quality and integrity through validation and testing tasks.
• Learn and apply standard practices in data modeling, warehousing, and ETL.
• Collaborate with team members to understand business data needs.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Document data workflows and support processes.
• Take on learning projects to build technical proficiency with tools and systems.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.

Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.

Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.

Usage of Technical Expertise: Acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty.

Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.

Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.

Supervisory Responsibility None

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

Must be able to drive. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to sit for long periods.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel 0-10%

Required Education and Experience

• 4 year degree

Preferred Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in a data engineering or data-related role (internships, academic projects, or bootcamps are acceptable).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Basic SQL skills and understanding of relational databases
• Introductory programming knowledge (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala)
• Familiarity with data concepts such as ETL, data modeling, and warehousing
• Exposure to cloud platforms or willingness to learn (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Curiosity and eagerness to develop technical skills

AAP/EEO Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.