Remote Data Engineer (Junior)
Job Description
SynergisticIT is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This role presents an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals or recent graduates to dive into the world of data engineering. The position focuses on designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that transform raw information into actionable insights.
The role offers comprehensive hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools and practices, including ETL pipeline development, SQL optimization, and cloud infrastructure management. You'll work with cross-functional teams, contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact business outcomes while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.
The company offers a competitive salary range of $90,000-$150,000, along with a robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. The remote work environment provides flexibility and work-life balance, while the emphasis on professional development includes opportunities for certifications in AWS, SQL, and Snowflake.
What makes this role particularly attractive is the strong focus on mentorship and career development. You'll receive hands-on guidance from experienced engineers, support with portfolio building, and assistance with career strategy. The position offers real-world, project-based experience that will accelerate your growth in the data engineering field.
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or bootcamp completion), along with basic programming skills in Python or Java. Knowledge of SQL, cloud services, and data pipeline frameworks will be valuable assets. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities for effective collaboration in a team environment.
Responsibilities For Remote Data Engineer (Junior)
- Develop and maintain ETL pipelines to process and transform large datasets efficiently
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to ensure data quality and accessibility
- Optimize SQL queries and database performance for scalable applications
- Assist in managing cloud-based data infrastructure and integrating with cloud services such as AWS or Azure
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure reliable and maintainable solutions
- Support deployment workflows, automation, and continuous integration processes
- Learn and adopt best practices in data engineering, architecture, and pipeline design
Requirements For Remote Data Engineer (Junior)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field, or completion of a coding bootcamp
- Familiarity with SQL and relational or NoSQL databases
- Basic programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages
- Understanding of cloud services and cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of data pipeline frameworks such as Apache Spark, Airflow, or Databricks is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Benefits For Remote Data Engineer (Junior)
- Competitive salary with potential for growth ($90k–$150k typical for this level)
- Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
- Mentorship and hands-on guidance from experienced engineers
- Opportunities for certifications in AWS, SQL, Snowflake, or other relevant tools
- Access to real-world, project-based experience for professional growth
- Support with portfolio building, GitHub projects, and career strategy
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable)
