Junior Consultant - Data

ABOUT 3CI

3Ci, an MAU company, is an IT professional services and technology consulting firm specializing in full-stack software development, data engineering, process intelligence, and digital transformation. We partner with leading enterprises to accelerate transformation and deliver measurable business outcomes.
As enterprise AI programs accelerate across every industry, 3Ci's Data Engineering practice has become one of our most strategically critical capabilities - building the modern data platforms, analytics infrastructure, and AI-ready data architecture that power clients' most important technology investments. Every LLM, ML model, and analytics program runs on data - and our team builds the foundation that makes those programs possible. THE OPPORTUNITY

The Junior Consultant - Data Engineering is 3Ci's entry point into the Data Engineering practice - a client-embedded team member who supports data pipeline development, data quality analysis, and analytics delivery under structured senior mentorship. This role is designed to develop the next generation of data engineering professionals through hands-on exposure to modern data platforms, cloud data tools, and AI-assisted data workflows from day one.
You'll learn the craft of data engineering by doing: writing SQL and Python transformations, supporting pipeline builds, documenting data models, and contributing to real client deliverables. Exceptional performers advance to independent workstream ownership within 18-24 months. AT A GLANCE

Location Sandy Springs, GA (HQ) | Hybrid Reports To Manager or Senior Consultant - Data Engineering WHAT YOU'LL DO

Data Pipeline & Platform Support

• Support the development and testing of data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows under senior direction
• Write and maintain SQL queries, data transformations, and basic Python scripts for data processing tasks
• Assist in configuring and monitoring data pipeline tools (dbt, Azure Data Factory, Airflow) under guidance
• Contribute to data ingestion, transformation, and loading tasks across source systems and target platforms
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks on pipeline outputs

Data Documentation & Analysis

• Document data models, data dictionaries, lineage diagrams, and pipeline architecture under senior direction
• Assist in profiling source data: assessing completeness, accuracy, consistency, and volume characteristics
• Support the preparation of data analysis reports, data quality assessments, and platform discovery summaries
• Maintain technical documentation repositories with version control discipline

Client & Stakeholder Support

• Build working relationships with client data and analytics team members under senior coaching
• Prepare workshop materials, data discovery session outputs, and stakeholder documentation
• Document client data requirements, business rules, and data quality expectations accurately

AI-Assisted Data Engineering

• Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate SQL and Python development, data transformation logic, and documentation drafting
• Apply AI tools to generate initial data model documentation, pipeline design summaries, and data quality rule specifications - all subject to human review before use
• Learn 3Ci's AI usage standards for data engineering: output quality review requirements, data privacy considerations, and acceptable use guidelines
• Participate in team AI training programs and contribute observations to team AI tool assessments

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 0-2 years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics, or a technology environment
• Foundational SQL proficiency: joins, aggregations, window functions, CTEs
• Basic Python or scripting experience for data manipulation tasks
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or data warehousing concepts
• Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants in academic or professional development work
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data quality awareness

Preferred Certifications & Credentials

• dbt Fundamentals certification (dbt Labs) - free and actively encouraged
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Google Cloud Digital Leader
• Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark
• Coursera / DataCamp: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, or equivalent structured program
• Formal AI coding training: GitHub Copilot certification, Coursera Generative AI for Developers, or equivalent

WHY 3CI

Starting your data engineering career at 3Ci means being embedded in real client engagements from day one - not assigned to internal projects or tutorial work. You'll be mentored by experienced practitioners, get hands-on with modern tools like dbt, Snowflake, and Databricks, and develop AI fluency that will define what data engineering looks like in the years ahead.
We invest in your growth through structured onboarding, certification support, and a clear path from Junior Consultant to Consultant in 18-24 months. If you're excited about data, driven to learn fast, and ready to contribute on day one, this is where your career in data engineering starts.
3Ci is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.