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YellowDog

Junior Data Engineer

Full Time · Remote · USA

Posted Jun 27, 2026

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Junior Data Engineer

Location: United States

Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Job Summary
  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and optimization of data pipelines and data infrastructure. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about data technologies and eager to build scalable solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
  • Support data integration from multiple sources into centralized data platforms.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to ensure data quality and reliability.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, business intelligence teams, and software engineers.
  • Perform data validation, cleansing, and transformation activities.
  • Help maintain databases, data warehouses, and cloud-based data environments.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for data processes and systems.
  • Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives.
  • Optimize data processing performance and system efficiency.
  • Participate in data engineering projects and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, software development, database management, or a related technical role.
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages.
  • Understanding of data structures, data modeling, and database concepts.
  • Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Familiarity with data engineering tools such as Apache Spark, Airflow, Kafka, or Databricks.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and technologies.
  • Experience with Git and version control systems.
  • Relevant certifications in cloud, database, or data technologies are a plus.
  • Junior Data Engineer
  • Location: United States (Remote/Hybrid/On-site)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Job Summary
  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and optimization of data pipelines and data infrastructure. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about data technologies and eager to build scalable solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
  • Support data integration from multiple sources into centralized data platforms.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to ensure data quality and reliability.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, business intelligence teams, and software engineers.
  • Perform data validation, cleansing, and transformation activities.
  • Help maintain databases, data warehouses, and cloud-based data environments.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for data processes and systems.
  • Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives.
  • Optimize data processing performance and system efficiency.
  • Participate in data engineering projects and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, software development, database management, or a related technical role.
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages.
  • Understanding of data structures, data modeling, and database concepts.
  • Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Familiarity with data engineering tools such as Apache Spark, Airflow, Kafka, or Databricks.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and technologies.
  • Experience with Git and version control systems.
  • Relevant certifications in cloud, database, or data technologies are a plus.

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