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# Junior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Profiling, Information Systems, Databases, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Document-Oriented Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d42e7701-1093-4bc9-a1a7-b330eaa98af8

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
 * 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, software engineering, internships, or related projects
 * Basic understanding of databases and SQL
 * Interest in cloud technologies, AI, and machine learning
 * Working knowledge of SQL and database fundamentals
 * Understanding of data quality, data transformation, and ETL/ELT concepts
 * Exposure to Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DynamoDB, AWS, or similar platforms
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills
 * Ability to work harmoniously in Agile teams
 * Curiosity, self-motivation, and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Internship or project experience using SQL, Python, or cloud technologies
 * Exposure to healthcare, insurance, or financial services data
 * Experience with reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
 * Strong interest in AI and machine learning applications

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Junior Data Engineer in Durham, NC.

Duties Include:

 * Support development and maintenance of Enterprise Data Lake (EDL) pipelines
 * Assist with data sourcing, profiling, cleansing, and validation activities
 * Develop and maintain SQL queries and data transformations
 * Document data flows, requirements, and technical designs
 * Support AI and analytics initiatives by preparing quality datasets
 * Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and offshore teams
 * Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues