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Jr. Data Engineer

Germantown, WI · On-site

$116.50K - $139.90K/yr

Overview The Junior Data Engineer supports the design, development, and maintenance of data ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or ...

Data Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$95K - $150K/yr

Junior Data Scientist with Data Engineering Skills Seeking a motivated Junior Data Scientist with Data Engineering skills to join our tech clients analytics and engineering teams. This is an exciting ...

Data Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$134.60K - $161.60K/yr

The ideal candidate will lead data engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure data platforms. Key Responsibilities * Lead ...

Data Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$134.90K - $162K/yr

The ideal candidate will lead data engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure data platforms. Key Responsibilities * Lead ...

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * Proven experience delivering production data engineering solutions in Databricks, including Apache ...

Jr. Data Engineer

Ferndale, WA · On-site +1

$84.30K - $117.64K/yr

Job Title: Jr. Data Engineer * Work Location: Remote position- Required 1 week of training at our ... If you thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor and data science innovation, this one's for ...

Job Title: Jr. Data Engineer * Work Location: Remote position- Required 1 week of training at our ... If you thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor and data science innovation, this one's for ...

Junior Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. You'll deploy and develop pipelines and workflows that organize and make disparate data meaningful. Here, you'll ...

Data Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$134.90K - $162K/yr

The ideal candidate will lead data engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure data platforms. Key Responsibilities * Lead ...

Junior Data Engineer

$80K - $90K/yr

Junior Data Engineer OM Group, Inc. is hiring a Junior Data Engineer / Senior ETL (Extract ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or ...

Junior Data Analyst Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States About the Job Junior Data Analyst ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Analysis, etc. or equivalent ...

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$95K - $150K/yr

Junior Data Scientist with Data Engineering Skills Seeking a motivated Junior Data Scientist with Data Engineering skills to join our tech clients analytics and engineering teams. This is an exciting ...

Junior Data Engineer Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a ... Internship experience in Data or Software Engineering; * Knowledge of developing dimensional data ...

Jr. Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109.30K - $131.30K/yr

Jr. Data Engineer Experience working with general industry models Implementing universal modeling patterns, selective levels of abstraction, and enforcing business rules to ensure data quality ...

The Junior Data Analyst will support the Senior Programmer Analyst, Junior Programmer Analyst(s), and the Senior Data Analyst in other tasks that may include data management, software management ...

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How much do junior data engineering jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineering 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Data Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Data Engineer, you need a solid understanding of data structures, SQL, and programming languages like Python or Java, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with ETL tools, cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), and data warehousing solutions is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help you excel in team environments and manage complex data workflows. These skills ensure you can reliably build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines that support organizational decision-making.

What are some typical challenges a Junior Data Engineer may face when starting out, and how can they overcome them?

As a Junior Data Engineer, one common challenge is adapting to complex data infrastructure and unfamiliar tools or frameworks. You may also find it challenging to ensure data quality and consistency while working with large datasets. Collaborating closely with senior engineers and asking questions is key to overcoming these hurdles. Taking advantage of onboarding resources, documentation, and code reviews will help you learn best practices and improve your skills quickly. Embracing continuous learning and seeking feedback will set you up for long-term growth in data engineering.

What does a Junior Data Engineer do?

A Junior Data Engineer typically assists in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and databases to support analytics and business needs. They work with large datasets, ensuring data is collected, stored, and processed efficiently and accurately. Responsibilities often include data cleaning, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and collaborating with data analysts and other engineers. Junior Data Engineers are usually early in their careers and work under the guidance of more experienced data engineers while developing their technical and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Junior Data Engineering vs Data Analyst?

AspectJunior Data EngineeringData Analyst
Required SkillsBasic SQL, Python, data pipeline knowledgeData visualization, SQL, Excel
CertificationsEntry-level certifications in data engineering or related fieldsCertifications in data analysis or visualization tools
Work EnvironmentData engineering teams, IT departmentsBusiness units, marketing, finance teams
Industry UsageBuilding and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructureInterpreting data, creating reports and dashboards

Junior Data Engineering focuses on developing and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, requiring skills in SQL and Python. Data Analysts interpret data and create reports, often using visualization tools. While both roles work with data, Junior Data Engineers handle data flow and storage, whereas Data Analysts focus on data interpretation and insights.

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Infographic showing various Junior Data Engineering job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 80% Physical, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,799 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Digital Enterprise Jr. Data Engineer

BNH

Arnold Air Force Base, TN

$74K - $125K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Job Title:                         Digital Enterprise Jr. Data Engineer

Location:                         Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code:             O - Engineering

Function/Branch:           Engineering /Digital Enterprise

Directorate:                    Engineering and Tech Support

Position Type:                 Regular, Full-Time                                    

Pay Type:                        Exempt

Grade:                             L06 (OA0672) – L07 (OA0769)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR): $74,000 - $125,000 / year

 

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Enterprise Jr. Data Engineer, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a Digital Enterprise Jr. Data Engineer, you will work as a member of the Digital Enterprise group (DE) in the Mission Support Branch to lead implementation of data-centered projects to improve the AEDC ground test data infrastructure, facility operations, and business systems. The person selected for this role will work closely with multidisciplinary work teams throughout the Beyond New Horizons (BNH) organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive decisions and will help design and implement a data architecture working with the Digital Enterprise team.  

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally (e.g. application upgrades) work outside normal business hours.

Job Summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.  AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test.  Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

Job Duties:

  • Assist in analyzing data from various sources to identify insights and support analytics initiatives.
  • Contribute to building, automating, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
  • Support the team in implementing and monitoring machine learning models.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on data-related projects and tasks under the guidance of senior staff.
  • Assist the data analysts in creating automation of data pipelines and dashboards.
  • Learn and apply new data engineering techniques and technologies to support project goals.
  • It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
  • Perform other related duties as required

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant engineering field from an accredited university program or at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Current U.S. Citizenship is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with development lifecycle methodologies such as Agile DevSecOps.
  • Experience with data scripting language software like Python, Java, C++, or Ruby and SQL.
  • Experience with data extraction tools and processes, data ingestion, ETL, data mining, API’s and data warehousing.
  • Demonstrated experience in a data engineering role.  
  • Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques and their real-world advantages/drawbacks. 
  • Coding knowledge and experience with multiple languages.

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

 

Who We Are

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

 

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

 

Arnold Airforce Base  $74,000 - $125,000 / year

 

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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 BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.