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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Spring Framework, JSON, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, NoSQL, Power BI, Software Tools, Standard Sql, Swagger, SQL Server Integration Services, Tableau (Software), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Postman, GitHub Copilot, Spring-boot, AWS Lambda, Documentation System, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Semi-structured Data, AWS Glue, Non-relational Database, Graphql, Tools for Reporting, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Api Management, Amazon Redshift, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/255f803f-1982-4070-9ef9-d3be1783e1ec

## About the Role

* Experience with use of AI-assisted development tools and protection of confidential information
 * Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Amazon S3, AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift, Amazon RDS, and Amazon CloudWatch
 * Experience with Microsoft Azure data services
 * Experience with SQL Server Integration Services, or SSIS
 * Familiarity with non-relational databases, including DynamoDB, MongoDB, or other NoSQL platforms
 * Experience designing, developing, testing, or consuming REST APIs
 * Experience with GraphQL schemas, queries, mutations, resolvers, or client integrations
 * Familiarity with API testing and documentation tools such as Postman, Swagger, or OpenAPI
 * Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot
 * Experience developing reports or dashboards using Tableau or Power BI
 * Exposure to data warehousing, dimensional modeling, data architecture, JSON, XML, and semi-structured data
 * Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization, monitoring, and cloud deployment practices
 * Experience using GitHub Copilot, AI agents, or other approved AI-assisted engineering tools
 * Engineering mindset and willingness to learn
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Understanding of data quality, accuracy, security, and governance
 * Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Clear written and verbal communication
 * Attention to detail and commitment to quality
 * Ability to learn new technologies, programming languages, APIs, and cloud platforms

Skills in:

 * Python
 * Java
 * SQL
 * AWS
 * REST APIs
 * GraphQL APIs
 * Relational and non-relational databases
 * ETL/ELT development
 * SSIS
 * Azure
 * Data modeling and data warehousing
 * Git and GitHub
 * Tableau and Power BI
 * API testing and documentation
 * GitHub Copilot and AI agents

## Description

Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Junior Data Engineer/Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and maintenance of data pipelines, software services, cloud-based solutions, APIs, and reporting platforms., In this role, the Junior Data Engineer will work with data engineers, software engineers, data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to extract, transform, validate, and move data across relational and non-relational systems. They will also support the development and consumption of REST and GraphQL APIs.


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