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Junior Data Engineer Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Toronto, KS · On-site

$117 - $167/hr

Our Data Intelligence team builds backend services that turn data from our SaaS platform into high ... Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers. * Continuously research and ...

Data Architect

Kansas City, KS · Hybrid

$60 - $77.25/hr

Guide, Mentor and Lead Junior/emerging architects and developers. * Drive resolution with ... Data architecture experience in complex environments * Proven experience as a Data Architect, Data ...

... junior engineering technicians SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Experience with Civil 3D grading ... Data & Analytics (Traditional EDW, BI, Big data, Data Engineering, Data Management, Data ...

Mentor junior staff and provide training to enhance their skills in automation and script ... Working knowledge of application and data services such as IIS App Pools, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch ...

DevOps Engineer

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$49.75 - $68/hr

Mentor junior staff and provide training to enhance their skills in automation and script ... Working knowledge of application and data services such as IIS App Pools, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch ...

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How much do junior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in Kansas is $64,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,300.00 and $71,300.00 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 Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,034 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Analytics Engineer III

Quality Technology Services, LLC

Overland Park, KS • On-site

$113K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Analytics Engineer III role is responsible for bridging the gap between, data miners, product managers, and other Data Science & Engineering teams, and mentoring junior members of the analytics engineering team in designing analytics solutions in Snowflake. You'll be providing expertise in data modeling and data warehousing concepts, and leveraging modern data stack technologies, including Snowflake and dbt, to drive actionable insights. Your experience in improving data quality will help the business gain trust in the data.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

  • Monitoring, maintaining, and improving data integration logic running in the Snowflake Data Cloud.
  • Design, implement, and optimize large-scale data analytics solutions based on the Snowflake Data Warehouse, leveraging data to drive significant business impact.
  • Utilize dbt to create data pipelines, manage transformations, and orchestrate data workflows.
  • Providing expertise in data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and data lake architecture
  • Use SQL, Tableau, Python, or any combination of tools to develop rapid prototypes and educate stakeholders on analytics modeling.
  • Provide expert advice and education in the usage and interpretation of data to other teams across Data Science, Data Engineering, and functional Business Units.
  • Detecting data quality issues and their root causes.
  • Evolving the way data is organized and maintained.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years experience using SQL
  • 2+ years of experience using dbt and Snowflake Data Cloud
  • 2+ years of experience working within a CICD framework.
  • Advanced understanding of data warehousing concepts and modern data stack tools, specifically dbt and Snowflake Data Cloud
  • Working knowledge of SCRUM and Kanban Agile methodologies


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Communication Skills: Effective communication of technical findings to non-technical stakeholders is imperative.
  • Business Acumen: Ability to translate data insights into actionable business recommendations.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical mindset to tackle complex data challenges.
  • Agile Mindset: Adaptability to changing requirements and priorities.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring data accuracy and quality.
  • Continuous Learning: Staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Mentorship: Ability and willingness to mentor less experienced team-members

TOTAL REWARDS

  • This role is also eligible for a competitive benets package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benets.
  • This position is bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.