Data Engineer Junior
Wilmington, Illinois, United States of America
Contract
18 hours ago
$50 USD
Key skills
PythonJavaShellMachine LearningLarge Language ModelsETLData EngineeringAnalyticsDatabricksSparkAirflowAWSTerraformLambdaS3RDS
About this role
Location: Wilmington, DE
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $60.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Role: Junior Data Engineer
Location: Wilmington, DE (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Duration: 6+ month contract (with potential extension)
Interview Process
Round 1: Virtual interview (Zoom)
Round 2: In-person interview (for local candidates)
Includes a coding/scripting assessment
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support the development and optimization of scalable data pipelines in a cloud-based environment. The role focuses on hands-on ETL development, big data processing, and contributing to critical initiatives such as Databricks migration and fraud analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
What We're Looking For
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Hands-on experience with ETL and big data workflows
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $60.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Role: Junior Data Engineer
Location: Wilmington, DE (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Duration: 6+ month contract (with potential extension)
Interview Process
Round 1: Virtual interview (Zoom)
Round 2: In-person interview (for local candidates)
Includes a coding/scripting assessment
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support the development and optimization of scalable data pipelines in a cloud-based environment. The role focuses on hands-on ETL development, big data processing, and contributing to critical initiatives such as Databricks migration and fraud analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL and streaming data pipelines.
- Develop data processing solutions using Spark (PySpark or Java).
- Work with AWS cloud services (EMR, Lambda, S3, RDS) for data ingestion and processing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support fraud analysis and generate actionable insights for strategy teams.
- Contribute to Databricks migration initiatives and optimize existing workflows.
- Perform hands-on data engineering tasks including scripting, debugging, and pipeline enhancements.
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or related field.
- Strong experience with Spark (PySpark preferred) and ETL/streaming pipeline development.
- Proficiency in Python (preferred) or Java.
- Experience with AWS cloud services such as EMR, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks.
- Solid understanding of data pipelines and distributed data processing.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience with Airflow for workflow orchestration.
- Proficiency in UNIX/Linux and Shell scripting.
- Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
- Exposure to machine learning or Large Language Models (LLMs) and related use cases.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
What We're Looking For
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Hands-on experience with ETL and big data workflows
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!