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GuruSchools LLC

Junior Data Engineer

Contract · Remote · USA

Posted Aug 2, 2026

  • Position: Junior Data Engineer
  • Location : Edison, NJ
  • Experience : 0-2 Years
  • Employment Type : Full-Time
  • Work Mode: Remote (Work From Home)
  • We provide structured training, real-time project exposure, interview preparation, and continuous support to help you grow successfully in your
  • career.
  • Role Overview
  • We are looking for recent college graduates or early-career professionals with 0-2 years of experience to join our Data Engineering team. The
  • ideal candidate will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions. This role is an
  • excellent opportunity for candidates who want to build practical experience in Data Engineering, Big Data, and Cloud technologies.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines.
  • Extract, transform, and load data from multiple data sources.
  • Develop and optimize SQL queries and database solutions.
  • Build scalable data processing solutions using Python, Spark, and cloud platforms.
  • Work with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to manage data infrastructure.
  • Support data warehousing and data lake implementations.
  • Perform data validation, quality checks, and troubleshoot pipeline issues.
  • Collaborate with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and data flow diagrams.
  • Follow data security, governance, and industry best practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest Data Engineering tools and technologies.
  • Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 0-2 years of experience or knowledge in Data Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases.
  • Basic programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Knowledge of ETL/ELT concepts and data warehousing.
  • Familiarity with Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, or Airflow.
  • Basic understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, BigQuery, or Azure Synapse is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Git, Linux, and version control concepts.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment.

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