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Junior Data Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Snowflake Data Engineer - DBT

Johnston, RI · On-site

$115K - $138K/yr

Mentor junior data engineers and conduct code/design reviews. * Collaborate with business analysts, data architects, and application teams. * Support CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data ...

Senior Data Engineer

Carolina, RI · On-site

$106K - $144K/yr

... junior team members and collaborating with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making ... engineers and provide technical guidance. Contribute to the development of best practices and ...

Senior Data Engineer

Carolina, RI · On-site

$106K - $144K/yr

... junior team members and collaborating with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making ... engineers and provide technical guidance. Contribute to the development of best practices and ...

Data Engineer II

Providence, RI · On-site

$115K - $138K/yr

You will leverage your experience to lead complex data engineering projects, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement of our data systems. In this role, you will collaborate with ...

You will leverage your experience to lead complex data engineering projects, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement of our data systems. In this role, you will collaborate with ...

You will leverage your experience to lead complex data engineering projects, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement of our data systems. In this role, you will collaborate with ...

Big Data Engineer III (59179)

Providence, RI · On-site

$115K - $138K/yr

Big Data Engineer III is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale data ... Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer

Pawtucket, RI

$111K - $133K/yr

Mentor junior team members and establish data engineering best practices * Collaborate with business stakeholders across various departments to translate requirements into technical solutions

... Mechanical Engineer, Junior, to join our team. This position is contingent upon contract award ... Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data ...

... Mechanical Engineer, Junior, to join our team. This position is contingent upon contract award ... Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data ...

M-78-Data Architect 144227.

Warwick, RI · On-site

$64 - $82.25/hr

Data Architect (Job ID: 144227) Location: Hybrid - Augusta, ME (Onsite once per month; candidates ... Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and expertise. Required Skills & Experience:

M-78-Data Architect 144227.

Newport, RI · On-site

$64 - $82.50/hr

Data Architect (Job ID: 144227) Location: Hybrid - Augusta, ME (Onsite once per month; candidates ... Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and expertise. Required Skills & Experience:

M-78-Data Architect 144227.

Providence, RI · On-site

$64.50 - $82.75/hr

Data Architect (Job ID: 144227) Location: Hybrid - Augusta, ME (Onsite once per month; candidates ... Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and expertise. Required Skills & Experience:

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How much do junior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in Rhode Island is $70,314.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $78,300.00 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 Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,314 per year, or $33.8 per hour.

Snowflake Data Engineer - DBT

Cliff Services Inc

Johnston, RI • On-site

$115K - $138K/yr

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Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Sr. Snowflake Data Engineer DBT Location: Rhode Island (RI) Onsite
Openings: 5 Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Snowflake Data Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Snowflake, DBT, SQL, data modeling, and modern data engineering. The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing scalable data pipelines and transformation frameworks supporting critical banking and financial data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Snowflake and DBT.
  • Develop complex DBT models, macros, tests, snapshots, and reusable transformation frameworks.
  • Write highly optimized SQL for large-scale data processing.
  • Design and implement data warehouse and data mart solutions in Snowflake.
  • Develop ELT pipelines and integrate data from multiple source systems.
  • Perform data modeling, transformation, reconciliation, and data quality validation.
  • Optimize Snowflake queries, workloads, storage, and overall data processing performance.
  • Establish and enforce DBT development standards, testing, documentation, and best practices.
  • Troubleshoot complex data pipeline and production issues.
  • Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
  • Mentor junior data engineers and conduct code/design reviews.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, data architects, and application teams.
  • Support CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data engineering solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with banking data governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills
  • 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake.
  • Advanced SQL development and optimization skills.
  • Strong hands-on experience with DBT.
  • Strong understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and ELT architecture.
  • Experience developing and managing enterprise-scale data pipelines.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance-tuning skills.
  • Ability to work onsite in Rhode Island.
Preferred
  • Strong banking/financial services domain experience.
  • Experience with Python or other data engineering scripting languages.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms and modern data architecture.
  • Experience with DBT Cloud or enterprise DBT implementations.
  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, security, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical initiatives.