Junior Data Engineer

Kforce Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Junior Data Engineer/Software Engineer in Charlotte, NC to support data pipelines, software services, and cloud-based solutions. You 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, while enabling REST and GraphQL API consumption.

The role emphasizes collaboration, API development, data quality, and learning across technologies

Qualifications

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and protection of confidential information.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, RDS, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure data services.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Experience designing, developing, testing, or consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with GraphQL schemas, queries, mutations, or client integrations.
• Familiarity with API testing and documentation tools (Postman, Swagger, OpenAPI).
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot.
• Experience developing reports/dashboards with Tableau or Power BI.
• Exposure to data warehousing, dimensional modeling, JSON/XML, semi-structured data.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization, monitoring, and cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, and maintenance of data pipelines and reporting platforms.
• Assist in building cloud-based services, APIs, and data workflows.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software engineers, data architects, analysts, and stakeholders to move and validate data across systems.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

AWS

Azure

Data modeling

Data warehousing

Git

Tableau/Power BI

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Tools

SSIS

GitHub Copilot

OpenAPI

Postman

Job description

Responsibilities
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. Summary: 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.

Responsibilities
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. Summary: 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.

Requirements

• 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.