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Entry Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Entry Level Data/AI Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$121K - $146K/yr

Entry-Level Data & AI Consultant CCS Global Tech is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and technology ... platforms, SQL development, AI-enabled data solutions, and enterprise technology consulting.

... Data platforms. โ€ข Implement containerization (Docker) and orcpersonstration (Kubernetes ... Platform Engineer * Languages Required: : english

Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$99K - $169K/yr

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most ...

Data Platform Engineer

London, OH ยท On-site

$99K - $169K/yr

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most ...

Job Summary The Professional, Platform Engineering job maintains and partners to design and develop ... Exposure and/or experience working in a Product Mindset within a Data Platform team. The business ...

Job Summary The Professional, Platform Engineering job maintains and partners to design and develop ... Exposure and/or experience working in a Product Mindset within a Data Platform team. The business ...

Job Summary The Professional, Platform Engineering jobmaintainsand partners to design and develop ... Exposure and/or experience working in a Product Mindset within a Data Platform team. The business ...

Platform Engineer

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$124K - $168K/yr

As a Platform Engineer I, you will help build and maintain a platform that is scalable, secure, and ... This is an entry-level position on our engineering career pathway. You'll participate fully in the ...

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Junior Data Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

... data platform to support our continued growth. We're looking for a motivated Junior Data Engineer ... Why This Opportunity? This is more than an entry-level Data Engineering position-it's an ...

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Platform Engineer

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$124K - $168K/yr

As a Platform Engineer I, you will help build and maintain a platform that is scalable, secure, and ... This is an entry-level position on our engineering career pathway. You'll participate fully in the ...

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How much do entry level data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level data platform engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Data Platform Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Data Platform EngineerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related field; knowledge of SQL, cloud platformsBachelor's in Statistics, Math, or related; proficiency in Excel, SQL, data visualization tools
Work EnvironmentDeveloping and maintaining data infrastructure, working with data engineers and cloud servicesAnalyzing data sets, creating reports, and visualizations for business insights
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data-driven organizations, cloud service providersMarketing, finance, healthcare, and other industries requiring data insights

While both roles involve working with data, Entry Level Data Platform Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, whereas Data Analysts interpret data to generate insights. The roles often overlap in skills like SQL but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Data Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,716 per year, or $62.4 per hour.
Entry Level Data/AI Engineer

Entry Level Data/AI Engineer

CCS Global Tech

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site

$121K - $146K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Entry-Level Data & AI Consultant

CCS Global Tech is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and technology consulting company helping recent STEM graduates launch careers in Data, Cloud, Business Intelligence, and AI. Through our Talent Development Program, candidates receive structured training, hands-on project preparation, career support, and real-world client experience through our train-to-hire career development pathway.


Our program now includes Data Track and AI Track, preparing candidates for opportunities in data engineering, business intelligence, cloud data platforms, SQL development, AI-enabled data solutions, and enterprise technology consulting.

Candidates will gain exposure to in-demand tools and technologies such as SQL, T-SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Applied AI/ML, Azure OpenAI, RAG, and LLM concepts.


Potential Career Paths:

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • BI Developer
  • SQL Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Integration Specialist
  • AI/Data Consultant

What Weโ€™re Looking For:

  • Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related STEM field
  • SQL fundamentals and basic programming knowledge
  • Python knowledge preferred
  • Interest in Data, Cloud, BI, AI, or consulting career paths
  • Strong logical reasoning and communication skills
  • Valid U.S. work authorization, including OPT, Day1 CPT, Green Card, or U.S. Citizenship
  • Open to relocation within the United States after project placement