Entry-Level Data Engineer: Build High-Volume Data Pipelines

Ziff Davis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziff Davis in Denver, CO is seeking an entry-level Data Engineer to join Ookla Data Engineering. You will develop data processing jobs and support data scientists and analysts with scalable, accurate pipelines using latest technologies.

The role emphasizes Python, SQL, and orchestration tools like Airflow, Dagster, and Prefect, with exposure to Redshift, Athena, and Spark. Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year experience required; background check applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of professional data engineering experience.
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience with MySQL, Redshift, or Athena.
• Experience with data modeling concepts and pipelines.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestrators (Dagster, Airflow, Prefect).

Responsibilities

• Develop high-volume data processing jobs across Redshift, Athena, Iceberg, Spark, and Airflow.
• Debug queries, monitor jobs, and identify bottlenecks to improve performance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product managers.

Skills

Data engineering

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Dagster

Airflow

Prefect

MySQL

Redshift

Athena

Spark

AWS

Job description

Ziff Davis in Denver, CO is seeking an entry-level Data Engineer to join Ookla Data Engineering. You will develop data processing jobs and support data scientists and analysts with scalable, accurate pipelines using latest technologies.

The role emphasizes Python, SQL, and orchestration tools like Airflow, Dagster, and Prefect, with exposure to Redshift, Athena, and Spark. Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year experience required; background check applies.