Discover the latest junior data engineer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features entry-level and early-career opportunities for aspiring data professionals looking to build expertise in data pipelines, data warehousing, and cloud data platforms.
Junior Data Engineer
SteerBridge
Vienna, Virginia, US
full-time•
20h ago
Junior Big Data Engineer (AI-Forward)
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)
Tysons, Virginia, US
full-time•
23h ago
Junior Data Engineer (DEA)
Expression
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
3w ago
Junior Data Engineer, Federal Data Modernization (Secret)
Hatchit Co
Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time•
5d ago
Junior Data Engineer (DEA)
hatch I.T.
Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time•
2w ago
Junior Data Engineer
Absolute Business Solutions Corp
Alexandria, Virginia, US
Junior Data Engineer
Capital Technology Group
Silver Spring, Maryland, US
full-time
Junior Data Engineer (TS/SCI) OSINT for National Security
ABSCUS Inc
Alexandria, Virginia, US
full-time
Jr. Data Engineer
Aramark Corporation
Rockville, Maryland, US
full-time•
1w ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Data Engineering & GenAI - US Citizenship Required
SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
Position Overview
SteerBridge is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support the Modern Disability Claims program. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone early in their data engineering career to learn our claims data systems, contribute to pipeline development under the guidance of senior engineers, and build technical depth supporting a mission-critical VA program.
Responsibilities
• Write clean, well-documented code to support data pipeline development and maintenance
• Assist with exploratory data preparation and cleansing of claims and healthcare data sources
• Support senior engineers in identifying and fixing bugs in existing ETL/ELT pipelines
• Learn and apply standard debugging and troubleshooting processes for data pipeline issues
• Perform basic data quality checks under the guidance of senior team members
• Document data workflows and processes as directed
• Participate in code reviews to build familiarity with team standards and practices
• Learn the team's domain, codebase, schemas, and MDC data systems
Required Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance (an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field
• Familiarity with Python and SQL
• Willingness to learn ETL/ELT concepts and cloud-based data platforms
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively and receive feedback/mentorship from senior team members
Preferred Qualifications
• Coursework, internship, or project experience involving data pipelines or data engineering
• Exposure to Pandas, Git, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with healthcare or claims data a plus
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Top Companies Hiring
SteerBridge1 role
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)1 role
Expression1 role
Hatchit Co1 role
hatch I.T.1 role
Absolute Business Solutions Corp1 role
Top Locations
Virginia, US6 roles
District of Columbia, US2 roles
Maryland, US2 roles
Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.
Salary Range Overview
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 58 to USD 115k.
Typical band: USD 57k – 74k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
Employment Types
Full-Time8 roles
Contractor1 role
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#10Forward Deployed Engineer - Data Engineering & GenAI - US Citizenship Required
NAM Info IncWashington, District of Columbia, USContractorPosted Sep 18, 2026
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Discover the latest junior data engineer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features entry-level and early-career opportunities for aspiring data professionals looking to build expertise in data pipelines, data warehousing, and cloud data platforms.
Junior Data Engineers support senior team members in building ETL processes, maintaining data pipelines, writing SQL queries, and managing data quality. Employers are seeking candidates with foundational knowledge of SQL, Python, basic data modeling, and cloud services. Familiarity with tools such as Apache Airflow, dbt, Spark, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure is often preferred.
Many junior data engineering roles offer mentorship, structured onboarding, and hands-on experience with production data systems. These positions are available across industries including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and media technology.
Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets. Many roles provide competitive entry-level salaries and clear career progression into mid-level and senior data engineering roles.
Each job posting provides detailed information about required skills, learning opportunities, and application instructions to help you start your data engineering career.
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