Junior Data Engineer/Junior Data Scientist

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Junior Data Engineer / Junior Data Scientist to join an IT team in New York, NY. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with academic project experience in data analysis, SQL, or data engineering. You'll work with senior engineers to build and maintain data pipelines, extract insights, and support analytics workflows. Overview Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Junior Data Engineer / Junior Data Scientist to join an IT team in New York, NY. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with academic project experience in data analysis, SQL, or data engineering. You'll work with senior engineers to build and maintain data pipelines, extract insights, and support analytics workflows. Responsibilities Assist in data collection, cleaning, and transformation for analytics and reporting Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation Support development and maintenance of data pipelines and databases Collaborate with senior team members to analyze datasets and generate actionable insights Document processes, data definitions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Academic experience with data-related projects (data analysis, database design, ETL, or similar) Strong knowledge of SQL (required) Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and relational databases Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly Preferred Skills Familiarity with Python (or similar languages) for data manipulation Exposure to data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) through coursework or projects Basic understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes Experience with Git, Linux command line, or cloud basics is a plus Compensation & Benefits Base salary range (New York, NY): $60,000 - $65,000 per year Eligible for additional compensation where applicable (bonuses, incentives) per company policy Typical benefits may include: medical/dental/vision, retirement savings (401(k)), paid time off, life/disability insurance, and employee assistance programs (benefits vary by location and eligibility) What We Value Curiosity and a growth mindset — eagerness to learn new tools and techniques Clear communication and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Strong foundation in fundamentals (SQL, data modeling) with a willingness to build engineering skills Eligibility & Accommodations Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process. If you need assistance, please let your recruiting contact know. Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making . Final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr