What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Data Engineer (No Sponsorship) position at New York Technology Partners?
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Data Engineer to join a new, strategic data initiative. This role is specifically tailored for recent graduates who possess foundational to intermediate experience in data engineering, with a strong emphasis on Snowflake. The successful candidate will work onsite in Secaucus, New Jersey, contributing to the development, optimization, and visualization of robust enterprise data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data models utilizing Snowflake.
Write, optimize, and manage complex SQL queries for Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
Develop, configure, and maintain interactive dashboards and comprehensive data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI.
Monitor data quality, troubleshoot pipeline issues, and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of the data warehouse.
Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Recent university graduate (Class of 2023, 2024, or 2025) with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a closely related field.
6 months to 1 year of hands-on professional or intensive academic experience in Data Engineering, specifically utilizing Snowflake.
Strong proficiency in SQL and modern relational database concepts.
Demonstrated experience or comprehensive academic training in data visualization and business intelligence tools, specifically Tableau and Power BI.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.