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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software and Data Engineer I - **Company:** Engineering, Inc. - **Location:** Lafayette, IN, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Logic, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Raw Data, Power BI, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Large Language Models, Jupyter, Git, Pandas, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Bitbucket, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e5fb40817a3733f ## About the Role Do you have experience in SQL?, EII is looking for a Software & Data Engineer to join our close-knit software team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who wants hands-on experience across software development, data engineering, and applied AI, while working side-by-side with experienced engineers on production systems used every day. If you're curious, motivated, and excited to learn fast while building meaningful products, we want to hear from you., Required / Preferred Skills * Experience with C# or another object-oriented language * Proficiency writing SQL * Familiarity with data concepts (ETL, pipelines, data modeling) * Exposure to Python and/or R for data analysis * Basic understanding of AI tools, LLMs, or AI-assisted development * Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills * Curiosity and a desire to learn and grow Nice-to-Have Experience * MS SQL Server * Power BI, Tableau, or Python data visualization (Pandas, Jupyter) * Visual Studio * Git/Bitbucket for version control * Jira and Confluence * Creating reports, dashboards, or visualizations for real users ## Description * This role is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. in Lafayette, Indiana, without employer-sponsored visas. + EII does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. * Candidate should have 0 - 2 years work experience. + This is an early-career role-you do not need to know everything yet. What You'll Do As a Software & Data Engineer at EII, you'll work at the intersection of software, data, and automation, supporting both internal teams and customer-facing solutions. You will: * Build and improve production software used in industrial automation systems * Work with large, real-world datasets generated by machines and operations * Turn raw data into dashboards, reports, and insights that drive decisions * Explore and apply AI-assisted development tools to improve how we build software This is a hands-on role, not a "maintenance only" position-you'll design, build, test, and ship., Software Development * Maintain and enhance C# applications across the EII product suite * Read, write, and optimize SQL queries for application logic and reporting * Collaborate with the engineering team throughout the full software lifecycle Data Engineering & Analytics * Build and maintain data pipelines (ETL) for clean, reliable datasets * Collect, clean, validate, and model data from multiple sources * Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and improvement opportunities * Create internal dashboards to support operational and business decisions * Develop customer-facing reports and visualizations that surface meaningful insights Applied AI & Tooling * Support the team's adoption of AI tools and agentic workflows * Research, evaluate, and integrate practical AI solutions into development processes * Act as an internal resource for AI-assisted development best practices Communications & Collaboration * Document designs, analyses, and processes clearly * Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences * Work with cross-functional teams to support product and business goals ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [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) - [Kubernetes dev is fun, but setup and ops isn't! 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