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# Assistant Data Solutions Engineer

- **Company:** WEST Inc
- **Location:** West Bend, WI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $68,933.0 - $86,166.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Microsoft Basic Data Partition, Cloud Database, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Systems, Database Development, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, DataOps, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Scripting, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18060235?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18060235%2FAssistant-Data-Solutions-Engineer-Wisconsin-Madison

## About the Role

* 0-2 years of data engineering experience.
 * Knowledge of data concepts, data modeling, and data integration techniques.
 * Exposure to SQL and experience with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, R, or SAS.
 * Familiarity with data engineering tools, platforms, or cloud-based data environments.
 * Basic understanding of software engineering principles and version control practices.
 * Ability to follow established standards and processes while contributing to continuous improvement.
 * Analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document work clearly.
 * Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with guidance from senior engineers, while independently managing assigned tasks.

Preferred Education and Training

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 * Internship or experience with Property & Casualty data is a plus.

## Description

Provides foundational support for the development and maintenance of business-facing datasets used for reporting and analytics. Works closely with and under the guidance of more experienced data engineers to learn and apply basic data engineering practices. Assists with data preparation, validation, and documentation while developing technical skills, business knowledge, and familiarity with enterprise data standards., Assists with the integration, development and maintenance of datasets using established tools and processes.

 * Supports data integration, validation, transformation, enrichment, and publication activities under guidance.
 * Performs basic data validation and engineering tasks and basic troubleshooting following defined standards and instructions.
 * Collaborates with data owners, stewards, engineers, analysts, and business partners to understand data requirements and usage.
 * Creates and updates documentation to support dataset clarity, accuracy, and maintainability.
 * Uses SQL, Python and other data tools to support data development and analysis tasks.
 * Learns and applies data engineering best practices, data governance standards, and business data concepts.
 * Demonstrates initiative in building technical skills, asking questions, and incorporating feedback.


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