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Data Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

Mentor and support junior data engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical leadership. * Document data flows, definitions, models, and architecture for internal stakeholders and ...

Data Engineer

Malvern, PA ยท On-site

$112K - $134K/yr

Educates and develops junior data engineers on the team while applying quality control to their work. Develops data engineering standards and contributes expertise to other data expert teams across ...

Jr Data Engineer

Baltimore, MD ยท On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Jr. Data Engineer Remote Role 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $40 per hour ABOUT THE ROLE Join the Digital Platform Execution team at one of our largest Fortune 200 Energy clients as a Jr. ...

Lead Data Engineer

Beaverton, OR ยท On-site

$119K - $143K/yr

The candidate will lead technical design and development while mentoring junior engineers and setting standards for data governance, performance, and engineering excellence. We're seeking someone ...

Senior Data Engineer

Columbia, MD ยท On-site

$103K - $140K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build high-quality solutions, mentor junior engineers, and maintain operational excellence while collaborating with product managers and business teams.

Senior Data Engineer

Germantown, WI ยท On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

... junior data engineers and review codeContribute to data platform roadmap and continuous improvementQualificationsBachelor 's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent ...

Data Engineer

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Analytica is seeking Data Engineers across multiple experience levels--from junior to senior--to join our growing team and support the design and development of scalable data platforms and analytics ...

Data Engineer Junior

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$116K - $140K/yr

Position Overview The Junior Data Engineer supports the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure that enable efficient data ingestion, processing, and storage within ...

About the Opportunity As a Junior Data Engineer within the Data & ML Platforms pillar, you build and maintain the data pipelines and infrastructure the rest of the Data & AI team depends on. Your ...

Junior Data Engineer (New York, NY)

New York, NY ยท On-site +1

$62K - $83K/yr

About the Opportunity As a Junior Data Engineer within the Data & ML Platforms pillar, you build and maintain the data pipelines and infrastructure the rest of the Data & AI team depends on. Your ...

Data Engineer Junior

San Antonio, TX ยท On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

Position Overview The Junior Data Engineer supports the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure that enable efficient data ingestion, processing, and storage within ...

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How much do junior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 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 the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 33% In-person, and 67% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,799 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Data Engineer

Nastech Global

Sunnyvale, CA โ€ข On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Data Engineer(SQl, Python)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite)
Job Type: full time
 
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
•  8+ years of professional experience in data engineering or backend data development roles.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL, including performance tuning, window functions, CTEs, and analytical queries.
• Strong Python skills for scripting, data processing, and building ETL logic.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) and data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale data pipelines in production environments.
• Solid understanding of data modeling techniques (dimensional modeling, normalization/denormalization).
• Strong grasp of data quality, validation, and governance practices.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and provide scalable solutions.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
•  Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL and Python.
• Architect and implement high-performance data models that support both real-time and batch processing.
• Optimize complex SQL queries for performance, scalability, and reliability across large datasets.
• Lead the data engineering efforts across projects, collaborating closely with analysts, data scientists, and software engineers.
• Own and improve data quality, validation, and governance processes.
• Monitor data pipelines and proactively address performance and reliability issues.
• Mentor and support junior data engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical leadership.
• Document data flows, definitions, models, and architecture for internal stakeholders and governance purposes.
• Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to long-term data platform strategy.