Junior Data Engineer
Credico
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$70,000 - $85,000 USD yearly
Junior Data Engineer
Position Summary
Credico is a global leader specializing in brokering direct sales services, marketing, and digital acquisition. With operations in the US, Canada, UK and South Africa, our clients include both Fortune 500 and mid-market companies, as well as many of the world’s largest non-profit organizations.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Junior Data Engineer with a strong automation focus to join our growing IT team in downtown Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented programmer to play a key role in building and optimizing our data infrastructure, streamlining business workflows, and enhancing our Business Intelligence capabilities. If you're passionate about leveraging code to solve data challenges and improve operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply!
This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of three days per week onsite at our Chicago headquarters. The remaining two days may be worked remotely. Please note that the in-office schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust data transformation and integration scripts using C# .Net and Python.
- Design and build automated workflows using Azure Logic Apps and custom Azure Web Apps to connect disparate systems and eliminate manual processes.
- Write efficient and complex data queries using SQL to extract, manipulate, and load data for various analytical and operational needs.
- Collaborate with our Business Intelligence team to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that enhance reporting and dashboarding (e.g., Qlik, Tableau, Power BI).
- Utilize tools like Postman for API testing, development, and integration, ensuring seamless communication between applications.
- Identify opportunities for automation across IT services and propose innovative solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to best practices, and maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues, ensuring data accuracy and system stability.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or an equivalent technical diploma/certification combined with relevant professional experience.
- 2-4 years of experience in a programming role, with a focus on data manipulation, scripting, or automation.
- Proficiency in C# .Net and Python for scripting and application development.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Logic Apps and Azure Web Apps for building cloud-based automation and integrations.
- Solid understanding of and experience with API interactions, including testing with tools like Postman.
- Strong command of SQL for querying, manipulating, and optimizing data in relational databases.
- Exposure to or experience with any major Business Intelligence platform (e.g., Qlik, Tableau, Power BI).
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a keen eye for identifying automation opportunities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with other Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Understanding of data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with Visual Studio Code.
- Experience using SSIS to extract, transform, and load information into a data warehouse.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $70,000-$85,000 annually
- Additional incentives (i.e. discretionary bonuses)
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Accident coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Identity theft protection
- Telemedicine services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Charitable donation matching
Credico is an equal opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment and human rights laws. In all of our business dealings, we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, vendors, contractors, job applicants or any other covered persons on the basis of any characteristic protected under relevant federal, state, or local law.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please reach out to us at hr@credicousa.com.