Junior Data Engineer

Post Date

Jul 23, 2024

Location

Saint Louis,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

63118
US
Jun 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

STL-721020

Pay Rate

$42 - $52 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer who is eager to learn and grow. Your first focus will be using python script to automate reporting and to understand Snowflake and Databricks Unity Catalog- specifically how their security model works and how to grant & revoke permissions. The initiative this role is supporting is Snowflake security and cost optimization, so they will learn how to query users and activity in the database. They want to make this reliable by writing Python, read Snowflake, and logging to OTEL for display in Datadog. They will participate in 2 week sprints in an Agile Environment. This role works cross functionally and interfaces frequently with product teams.

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Required Skills & Experience

Experience doing DBA activity in any database such as Snowflake, MySQL or POSTGRES or UnityCatalog

Great in written and spoken communication

Comfortable working 3+ days onsite per week

Experience with Shell scripting

Proficiency in Python or any modern programming language

Proficiency in Windows OS or Linux OS

Experience with Kanban Board + Agile environment (2-week sprints, daily morning stand-up meetings, guild hour, requirement gathering meeting, sprint planning)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Familiarity with Databricks Unity Catalog

Experience in cloud solutions in agile environments (Azure is ideal

Shell scripting

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.