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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer I - **Company:** ZincFive, Inc. - **Location:** Tualatin, OR, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Unity 3d, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management, Code Review, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Files, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Github, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Operational Data Store, Scrum Methodology, Reliability Engineering, Azure Data Lake, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Testing, Technical Data Management Systems, Test Data, Parquet, Scripting, Data Storage Technologies, Data Ingestion, Apache Spark, Git, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Management, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Cisco, Databricks - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-engineer-i-tualatin-or--66f837dc-28db-41c2-95ee-a4843c0179cc ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, information systems, engineering, or a related field * 0-2 years of professional experience in data engineering, software development, analytics engineering, or a related field * Experience using Python and SQL through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional work * Familiarity with relational data, schemas, joins, aggregations, and data-transformation concepts * Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL processes, and structured data formats * Basic understanding of software-development practices, including version control and code review * Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and learn unfamiliar systems * Ability to follow established technical designs and engineering standards * Technical documentation skills * Demonstrates effective communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience/Skills: * Experience with Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, or PySpark * Familiarity with Delta Lake and medallion data architecture * Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Azure Data Lake Storage * Familiarity with Databricks Workflows, Unity Catalog, or Databricks Asset Bundles * Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, CSV, Parquet, or time-series data * Experience creating automated tests or data-quality checks * Familiarity with Git, GitHub, CI/CD, and infrastructure or configuration as code * Familiarity with dashboards, business intelligence tools, or data visualization * Internship, academic, or project experience building an end-to-end data pipeline * Experience with industrial telemetry, manufacturing data, battery systems, laboratory test data, or Internet of Things data Key Competencies: * Attention to detail and organizational skills * Excellent communication skills - verbal and written * Good judgment with solid decision making * Customer service orientation * Teamwork and collaboration * Continuous improvement Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: * Work involves sitting, repetitive motion, occasional walking, and lifting up to 15 pounds * Normal office/lab environment * Ability to wear appropriate PPE when required * Must be able to maintain a level state of alertness while performing this job Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role., Access Control, Apache Spark, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Intelligence Software, Cisco Unity, Cloud Storage, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Formats, Data Lake, Data Management, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Storage, Data Visualization Tools, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Git, GitHub, Identify Issues, Internet of Things, JSON, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Windows Azure, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reconciliation, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Sprint Planning, Structured Data, System Operations, System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Telemetry, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Writing Skills ## Description The Data Engineer I works with cross-functional teams to develop and support data ingestion, transformation, and reporting solutions for ZincFive's NiZn-based products, battery systems, manufacturing operations, and supporting technologies. This role contributes to the development and operation of data pipelines within ZincFive's Azure Databricks environment, helping make product, test, manufacturing, and operational data available for analysis. The Data Engineer I follows established architecture, development, testing, security, and data-governance practices and takes responsibility for delivering reliable, documented work within assigned areas. This role will work onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon and reports to the Lead Software Engineer., * Develop and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Azure Databricks * Implement assigned pipeline components using Python, SQL, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake * Ingest data from files, cloud storage, databases, APIs, telemetry systems, and other approved sources * Develop bronze, silver, and gold data transformations using established medallion architecture patterns * Create and maintain Databricks notebooks, workflows, jobs, and supporting configuration * Write automated tests and data-quality checks to verify pipeline correctness * Monitor scheduled data jobs and assist with investigating pipeline failures and data-quality issues * Perform data validation, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and defect resolution * Assist with schema development, table design, data mapping, and source-to-target documentation * Support the onboarding of new datasets into Unity Catalog * Follow established security, access-control, naming, lineage, and data-governance practices * Participate in code reviews, design reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions * Maintain technical documentation for pipelines, tables, data sources, and operational procedures * Communicate progress, risks, and technical issues to engineering leadership and project stakeholders * Work with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver defined data solutions * Support continuous improvement of pipeline reliability, performance, maintainability, and cost efficiency * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Other duties as assigned ## 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) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)