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Junior Data Scientist/Data Engineer/AI

ExecutivePlacements.com
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Build the Data Backbone That AI Runs On

For jobseekers who learned analytics/SQL but want Data Engineering ML readiness

If you've been learning SQL, dashboards, or basic Python and still feel stuck, you're not imagining itthe hiring market has shifted. Companies don't just want "someone who can analyze data. They want professionals who can move data, clean it, structure it, and deliver it reliably so analytics teams and AI systems can actually use it. That's why Data Engineering and ML/AI-ready skills are among the most valuable career paths today. The real secret? AI doesn't replace data engineeringit depends on it. Every machine learning model, forecasting pipeline, and analytics dashboard is only as strong as the pipelines behind it.

That's where SynergisticIT's Job Placement Program (JOPP) comes in. Since 2010, SynergisticIT has helped candidates land full-time roles with many leading companies, and SynergisticIT's JOPP is designed to close the gap between what you've learned and what employers are hiring for right now. If you're tired of taking course after course without seeing hiring results, you're exactly the type of candidate JOPP was built for. In fact, around 30% of JOPP candidates have already tried other bootcamps, university bootcamps, Udemy, or Courseraand still didn't get hired because most programs focus on content completion, not job outcomes.

Here's what changes when you follow a placement-first approach: instead of collecting certificates, you build a hire-ready profileprojects that mirror real pipelines, interview preparation that matches what hiring managers ask, and a structured job search system that includes candidate marketing and interview scheduling. SynergisticIT works with candidates across multiple job paths, including entry-level software programmers, Java full stack developers, Python/Java developers, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers. The focus areas include Java / Full Stack / DevOps and Data roles such as Data Engineering, Data Analytics, BI, ML/AI, because those are the tracks that consistently show demand across industries.

If you're targeting Data Engineering specifically, the competitive edge comes from mastering the "full pipeline toolkit: SQL for querying, Python for data processing, data modeling for clarity, ETL/ELT patterns for reliability, cloud for scalability, and orchestration for automation. Employers increasingly want candidates who can demonstrate they understand how real companies operate: data quality checks, incremental loads, pipeline monitoring, governance basics, and performance tuningnot just a one-time notebook demo.

SynergisticIT's approach also recognizes a practical truth: many jobseekers are capable, but they're not getting traction because of missing linksproject depth, interview performance, and lack of structured support. That's why JOPP emphasizes not only learning, but becoming job-ready. It's the difference between "I took a course and "I can build a pipeline, explain it, defend design choices, and deploy it.

Ideal candidates for this path often include:

  • Recent grads in CS, Engineering, Math, or Statistics with limited experience
  • Jobseekers impacted by layoffs who want a more in-demand stack
  • Professionals switching from non-tech or semi-tech roles into data/engineering
  • Candidates with career gaps who need help rebuilding momentum
  • CS grads who studied theory but lack projects and interview readiness
  • Candidates applying repeatedly but not getting responses or interviews
  • F1/OPT candidates who need structured outcomes and timely placement support

SynergisticIT supports candidates with processes connected to STEM extension and H1B/Green Card filing (where applicable), which is important for candidates navigating strict timelines.

If you want to explore the program directly, here are the key links:

  • Job Placement Program (JOPP):
  • Java Job Placement Program:
  • Data Science / Data Jobs Program:
  • Event videos (OCW, JavaOne, Gartner):
  • USA Today feature:

If your goal is not just to learn, but to land a role, take the first step today. Visit the JOPP link above and fill out the contact form to start your tech journey with a structured plan:

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Because in tech, it's not only what you knowit's how you build, how you present it, and who guides you through the hiring process.

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