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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Data Engineer - **Company:** Phenom People - **Location:** Ambler, PA, United States - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Systems, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), Raw Data, Search Technologies, Semantic Web, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa4d2e79f27b236ef085ab18031b36817/eaa ## About the Role * Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields. * Strong logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills. * Curiosity and interest in building a career in data engineering. * Exposure to at least one programming language (preferably Python or Java). * Good knowledge of databases and SQL. * Interest in data modeling, pipelines, or semantic technologies (ontology, taxonomies, knowledge graphs). * Completed coursework, internships, or personal projects related to data engineering or data science would be an asset(s). * Familiarity with tools like Airflow, Spark, or any data integration platforms would be an asset(s). * Exposure to graph databases or semantic web concepts would be an asset(s). ## Description We are looking for a passionate and driven associate engineer to join our data engineering team to support the extension of our data pipelines for ontology-based use cases. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to work on real-world data integration challenges and gain hands-on experience with modern data technologies and semantic data modeling. As an Associate Data Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop data ingestion pipelines, transform datasets for semantic alignment, and support intelligent data products that power personalization, analytics, and AI use cases. Please note: This is a full-time, hybrid position located at the headquarters in Ambler, PA, requiring three (3) days per week in-office. Candidates must currently reside within a fifty (50) mile radius of Ambler, PA. At this time, the Company will not sponsor, transfer, or extend employment-based visas for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 OPT. What You'll Do * Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest and enrich new data sources. * Implement data transformations and mappings to align raw data with enterprise ontologies and taxonomies. * Collaborate with ontology specialists, data scientists, and application teams to understand semantic requirements. * Develop frameworks for metadata tagging, entity resolution, and relationship extraction. * Ensure data quality, observability, and reliability in extended pipelines. * Optimize data workflows for low-latency and real-time use cases where applicable. * Support deployment of use cases such as semantic search, skill inference, and personalized recommendations., Please note the Salary range is subject to change in the future in accordance with Phenom's policies Benefits * We want you to be your best self and to pursue your passions! * Health and wellness benefits/programs to support holistic employee health * Flexible hours and working schedules, as well as parental leave for new parents * Growing organization with career pathing and development opportunities * Tons of perks and extras in every location for all Phenoms! ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Why Your AI Agent Keeps Hallucinating Your Data: Building Deterministic Context Layers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2055-why-your-ai-agent-keeps-hallucinating-your-data-building-deterministic-context-layers) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)