Junior Data Engineer
Boulder, CO · On-site
Alta Resource Technologies is a next generation mining company focused on using synthetic biology to separate critical minerals. They are seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to help design ...
Alta Resource Technologies
1 job near Columbus, OH
Junior Data Engineer
Boulder, CO · On-site
Alta Resource Technologies is a next generation mining company focused on using synthetic biology to separate critical minerals. They are seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to help design ...
Full-time
Posted 9 days ago
Job description
Job Summary:
Alta Resource Technologies is a next generation mining company focused on using synthetic biology to separate critical minerals. They are seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to help design, build, and maintain data pipelines that support research analytics and business intelligence workflows.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data processing pipelines (batch and/or streaming)
• Ingest, transform, and load data (ETL) from diverse sources into our federally secure data lakehouse
• Apply FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) when structuring, documenting, and publishing datasets
• Monitor pipeline health, investigate failures, and implement fixes in a timely manner
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and product teams to understand data needs
• Write and maintain clear documentation for pipelines, data models, and data dictionaries
• Support a large-scale IT migration by assisting with data mapping, validation, and cutover activities to ensure data integrity and minimal disruption
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience
• 1 to 3 years industry experience
• Basic understanding of and training in FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), including their application to metadata management and data governance
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data transformation and querying
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining data processing pipelines using tools such as Nextflow, Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS) and storage solutions (e.g., S3, Spark)
• Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data modeling fundamentals
• US Citizenship required.
Preferred:
• Experience with data quality frameworks and testing (e.g., dbt tests, Great Expectations)
• Exposure to streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka or Spark Streaming
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices for data workflows
• Knowledge of data cataloging tools or metadata standards (e.g., OpenMetadata, DataHub, Dublin Core)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Company:
Alta Resource Technologies provides innovative solutions for efficient mineral separation and sourcing. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Boulder, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
Alta Resource Technologies is a next generation mining company focused on using synthetic biology to separate critical minerals. They are seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to help design, build, and maintain data pipelines that support research analytics and business intelligence workflows.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data processing pipelines (batch and/or streaming)
• Ingest, transform, and load data (ETL) from diverse sources into our federally secure data lakehouse
• Apply FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) when structuring, documenting, and publishing datasets
• Monitor pipeline health, investigate failures, and implement fixes in a timely manner
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and product teams to understand data needs
• Write and maintain clear documentation for pipelines, data models, and data dictionaries
• Support a large-scale IT migration by assisting with data mapping, validation, and cutover activities to ensure data integrity and minimal disruption
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience
• 1 to 3 years industry experience
• Basic understanding of and training in FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), including their application to metadata management and data governance
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data transformation and querying
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining data processing pipelines using tools such as Nextflow, Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS) and storage solutions (e.g., S3, Spark)
• Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data modeling fundamentals
• US Citizenship required.
Preferred:
• Experience with data quality frameworks and testing (e.g., dbt tests, Great Expectations)
• Exposure to streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka or Spark Streaming
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices for data workflows
• Knowledge of data cataloging tools or metadata standards (e.g., OpenMetadata, DataHub, Dublin Core)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Company:
Alta Resource Technologies provides innovative solutions for efficient mineral separation and sourcing. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Boulder, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.