Data Engineer

BeaconFire Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to help build scalable data pipelines and transformation systems. You will work with analysts and engineers to deliver high-quality data solutions that support business insights and decision-making.

You will design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines, extract and clean data from SQL databases, and write Python scripts using Pandas and NumPy to enable robust data processing and automation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python (intermediate level), with exposure to data libraries like Pandas, NumPy.
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Strong communication skills — verbal and written.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in both team and individual settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analytics and engineering teams to understand and deliver data solutions.
• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Extract, clean, and manipulate data from SQL databases.
• Write and maintain Python scripts for data processing (Pandas, NumPy).
• Develop UDFs, utilities, and reusable code for automation and optimization.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Follow engineering best practices and contribute to improving data quality and reliability.

Skills

Python

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics

Tools

Airflow

DBT

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

BeaconFire Inc. is a New Jersey-based IT consulting company specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence. We help businesses solve complex data problems through technology and innovation. If you're passionate about data and eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment — we'd love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will support the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and transformation systems. You’ll work closely with analysts and engineers to deliver high-quality data solutions that support business insights and decision‑making.

• Collaborate with analytics and engineering teams to understand and deliver data solutions.
• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Extract, clean, and manipulate data from SQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, etc.).
• Write and maintain Python scripts for data processing (Pandas, NumPy).
• Develop UDFs, utilities, and reusable code for automation and optimization.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Follow engineering best practices and contribute to improving data quality and reliability.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python (intermediate level), with exposure to data libraries like Pandas, NumPy, etc.
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Strong communication skills — verbal and written.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working in both team and individual settings.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to ETL tools (Airflow, DBT, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices or CI/CD for data.

Why Join BeaconFire

• Full‑time opportunity with real career growth.
• Hands‑on mentorship and learning from experienced engineers.
• Access to real‑world projects and modern tech stacks.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture.

Compensation

$62,000 – $80,000/year

BeaconFire is an E‑Verified company and provides equal employment opportunities. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.