Junior Data Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join a Data Architecture, Engineering, and Analytics team. You will help modernize data by migrating legacy warehouse solutions to Databricks and Azure.

The role emphasizes hands-on Databricks, Python development, and Azure exposure, with collaboration across data architects and engineers on large cloud transformation initiatives. This contract-to-hire position offers a hybrid work model and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Databricks experience as a top priority.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience in Azure environments and data pipelines.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and cloud migration support.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain real-time and batch data integrations into cloud platforms.
• Develop and support scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and workflows.
• Design and maintain dimensional data models for analytics.
• Transform, cleanse, and structure raw data for enterprise use.
• Optimize pipelines and SQL queries for performance; support testing.

Skills

Databricks

Python

Azure

Data pipeline development

ETL/ELT

Cloud migration

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Snowflake/Redshift/BigQuery

Kafka

DB2

Job description

Junior Data Engineer

Location: Kansas City, KS (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

Overview

Seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join a growing Data Architecture, Engineering, and Analytics team. This role will support enterprise data modernization initiatives focused on migrating legacy data warehouse solutions into Databricks and Azure cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on Databricks experience, strong Python development skills, and exposure to Azure. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced data architects and senior engineers while contributing to large‑scale cloud transformation efforts.

Required Skills & Experience

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Databricks (top priority)
• Strong Python development experience
• Experience working in Azure environments
• Data engineering and data pipeline development experience
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and best practices
• Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Data Lake experience
• Data warehouse or lakehouse experience
• DB2 experience
• Data governance exposure
• Business analysis experience
• Agile/Scrum environment experience
• Reporting and analytics exposure
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience with Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar platforms
• Exposure to Kafka, TensorFlow, or other modern data technologies
• Salesforce or CRM experience

Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Development

• Build and maintain real‑time and batch data integrations from various source systems into cloud‑based data platforms.
• Develop and support scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and workflow automation solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain dimensional data models used for analytics and reporting.
• Transform, cleanse, and structure raw data for enterprise consumption.
• Optimize data pipelines, datasets, and SQL queries for performance and scalability.
• Support testing efforts, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.

Production Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within data pipelines, legacy systems, and cloud platforms.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation supporting critical data services.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, jobs, and data processes.
• Follow change management and deployment processes, including CI/CD practices.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with architects, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions.
• Gather requirements and support data‑sharing initiatives across the organization.
• Contribute to cloud platform modernization and migration efforts.
• Provide status updates and communicate project progress to stakeholders.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies.
• Learn and adopt modern data technologies and architectural best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and team efficiency.
• Contribute to data governance and data quality initiatives.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, or a related technical field.
• Experience writing SQL in environments such as SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2.
• Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience building or supporting data lakes, data warehouses, or lakehouse solutions.
• Understanding of data modeling, data mapping, and data governance concepts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $43.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.