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# Junior Data Engineer

- **Company:** The Best
- **Location:** Cheshire, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Application Integration Architecture, Batch Processing, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Operational Data Store, Operational Databases, Cloud Services, DataOps, Software Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Api Design, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Api Management
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fb3649f42d08c463

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software development?, Experience or familiarity with:

 * Python
 * REST APIs
 * AWS (S3, RDS/Aurora)
 * Linux environments
 * Git / GitHub
 * Automated data pipelines
 * Compliance-aware systems, * 2+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering
 * Strong Python development skills
 * Experience working with APIs and automated systems
 * Hands-on experience in cloud environments
 * Comfortable working in Linux-based systems
 * Strong attention to detail and production reliability

Nice-to-Have

 * Experience in SOC 2 or regulated environments
 * Familiarity with ETL or batch processing
 * Exposure to CRM or operational data systems
 * Experience supporting live production workflows

Reporting & Collaboration

 * Reports to the Director of Data Engineering
 * Directly supports the Data Operations team
 * Works closely with Engineering and Operations leadership

## Description

We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support and extend our production data systems. This role focuses on API integrations, cloud data platforms, and automation workflows that power internal operations and client-facing systems.

You will work closely with the Director of Data Engineering and directly support the Data Operations team, ensuring data systems are reliable, automated, and compliant. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with clear ownership boundaries and strong growth potential.

Key ResponsibilitiesData Engineering & Automation

 * Build and maintain automated data workflows
 * Support end-to-end job execution across production systems
 * Extend and maintain existing data pipelines and automation frameworks
 * Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability

API & Integration Systems

 * Develop and maintain API-based integrations
 * Support internal and external system connectivity
 * Maintain standardized API and integration patterns
 * Monitor integration performance and resolve issues

Cloud Data Platforms

 * Work within AWS-based data infrastructure
 * Support structured data storage using S3 and Aurora
 * Maintain schemas and data consistency across systems
 * Contribute to scalable, production-ready solutions

Security & Compliance

 * Follow SOC 2-compliant data handling practices
 * Support secure credential usage and access controls
 * Adhere to internal security and compliance standards

Operational Support

 * Directly support the Data Operations team with reliable data systems
 * Monitor automated jobs and workflows
 * Troubleshoot production issues and data discrepancies
 * Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain system stability


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