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Junior Data Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Junior Data Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Overview: APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented Junior Data Analyst to join our team! In ... engineering and technical issues related to the missile defense system. What You'll Be Doing:

Senior Data Engineer, Global

Denver, CO · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers, promoting engineering standards and best practices. * Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and platform design ...

We're looking for dynamic Junior Data Analysts to join our mission! Learn more about us here ... Monitoring overall system and data health and raising any concerns with developers. * Suggest and ...

Senior Data Engineer, Global

Denver, CO · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers, promoting engineering standards and best practices. * Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and platform design ...

As a Staff Data Engineer on the People Data team, you'll help build and evolve the centralized ... Mentor and guide junior engineers to deliver complex, next-generation features. * Bring a customer ...

... guiding junior team members - Upholding standards in project deliverables - Building and ... Data Engineer Associate] is a plus - Designing and implementing thorough data architecture ...

Lead Data Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and support knowledge‑sharing within the ... Strong understanding of data modeling, performance optimization, and query tuning. * Experience ...

Lead Data Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and support knowledge-sharing within the ... Strong understanding of data modeling, performance optimization, and query tuning. * Experience ...

Lead Data Engineer

Denver, CO

$117K - $141K/yr

Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, security, and costefficiency in cloud ... Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and support knowledgesharing within the team.

Senior Data Engineer

Denver, CO

$109K - $148K/yr

... of junior and mid-level engineers, not just as a teacher but as someone who actively invests in ... Data Engineering: Expertise in Python, SQL, and Databricks, and experience with medallion ...

Senior Data Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$135K - $165K/yr

Data Engineering & Process Development * Lead the design, development, and support of robust ETL ... Participate in code reviews, mentor junior team members, and proactively identify opportunities to ...

Mentor junior and mid-level data scientists across the analytics lifecycle, from problem framing ... Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II Drive the design and delivery of advanced analytics ...

Staff Data Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$224K - $264K/yr

As a Staff Data Engineer on the People Data team, you'll help build and evolve the centralized ... Mentor and guide junior engineers to deliver complex, next-generation features. * Bring a customer ...

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How much do junior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in Colorado is $75,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $84,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior data engineer?

A Junior Data Engineer is an entry-level role focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting data integration, and ensuring efficient data flow within an organization. They work with databases, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and cloud platforms to help store, process, and analyze data. Junior Data Engineers collaborate with senior engineers and data analysts to optimize data infrastructure and improve performance. They typically have knowledge of SQL, Python, and big data tools like Spark or Hadoop. This role serves as a foundation for advancing into senior data engineering positions.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior data engineer?

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will likely spend your days assisting with data pipeline development, performing basic data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks, and helping maintain and troubleshoot databases. You may also be responsible for supporting data quality checks, writing simple scripts, and documenting your processes to help senior engineers and data analysts. Collaboration is key, as you'll often work closely with team members to understand project requirements and integrate feedback. This role offers the chance to build technical skills on real-world projects while gaining mentorship from experienced engineers.

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Infographic showing various Junior Data Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,498 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Junior Data Analyst

APEX TK LLC

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Overview:

APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented Junior Data Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to provide analytical support to the MDA Chief Architect's Warfighter/International Integration office (MDA/CAI) in its mission as the single point of contact for wargame requirements development, campaign planning and analysis and to the Warfighter for all engineering and technical issues related to the missile defense system.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develop/improve software packages and provide analysis of missile defense-related system capabilities to MDA/CAC in their role leading the development, planning, and execution of MDA's wargame event requirements.
  • Support analysis through modeling and simulations with application to wargaming.
  • Apply the best practices used in DoD test and evaluation analysis processes, development of analytical products, and campaign planning to MDA wargaming.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree and 7+ years of experience supporting missile defense programs or other related defense programs
  • Active Secret Clearance (TS Preferred)
  • Ability to travel is required
  • Working knowledge of Software development in Python/VBA or MATLAB.
  • Familiarity of DoD software packages such as AFSIM, and MDASim.
  • Working Knowledge of missile defense threat systems and familiarity with threat modeling/representation.

What Preferred Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience in missile defense-related or other DoD large project systems or test analysis.
  • Master's degree and 7+ years of experience in software development and integration.
  • Familiarity with wargame processes when integrated with software to develop clear and concise written products to be delivered to MDA personnel and warfighters.
  • Able to effectively communicate in working group meetings with over 50+ attendees in support of MDA/CAC wargame campaigns.
  • Familiarity with project design in software languages (Python/VBA) from conception through completion to allow streamlining of wargaming events to improve data collection.
  • Familiarity with, or comfort to pursue knowledge in, DoD visualization tools (e.g. Qlik Sense, Power BI) for data presentation and outward facing communication with 2/3 LTR's at MDA.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME