Associate Data Engineer (Early Career Talent)

Role Description Data Engineer (Developer III – Software Engineering) – This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines while learning and growing in a fast‑paced, cloud‑native environment. You Are UST is searching for high‑potential early‑career engineers who are strong in fundamentals and comfortable with AI‑assisted development. The Opportunity Build and support ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, dbt, Snowflake, and Azure Write efficient SQL and Python for data processing and transformations Leverage AI‑assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot) for coding and debugging Ensure data quality, reliability, and pipeline monitoring Collaborate with reporting and engineering teams to meet data needs Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and deliver sprint commitments Support production operations and incident triage What You Need Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 2+ years of experience Strong fundamentals in SQL and Python Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and data concepts Experience with Git/version control and collaborative development Exposure to AI coding tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly Preferred profile: graduates from top‑tier universities (e.g., MIT, Stanford, CMU, UC Berkeley) or candidates with experience/internships at leading tech companies (Amazon, Google, Meta) Demonstrated strong problem‑solving ability and learning agility, even with limited hands‑on experience Nice to have: exposure to Databricks, dbt, Snowflake (projects/coursework acceptable), experience with Azure Data Factory / Data Lake, hands‑on project experience using AI‑assisted development Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Location and Compensation Location: Texas Compensation Range: $68,000 – $102,000 Benefits Full‑time employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, 6 days of paid sick leave each year, 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. Employees are eligible for the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life and disability insurance, are available to employees and dependents residing in the U.S. Additional voluntary disability and health‑saving benefits may be purchased. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. UST will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr