Junior Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer (Entry-Level / New Grad)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically capable Entry-Level Data Engineer to join our engineering team. If you're passionate about working with data, eager to grow your skills in a collaborative environment, and have experience (internships/projects) in building data pipelines, this is the right opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines using Apache Airflow and other orchestration tools
• Design and implement ETL workflows that process and transform structured and unstructured data
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code in Python and contribute to data engineering best practices
• Work with cloud-based services (AWS preferred) to manage and process data at scale
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and backend engineers to support data needs across the organization
• Assist in monitoring and optimizing pipeline performance and data quality

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Proficient in Python with exposure to data structures and algorithms
• Experience with Airflow and building or maintaining ETL/data pipelines
• Exposure to Scala or interest in learning it
• Understanding of SQL and working with relational or NoSQL databases
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills