Associate Data Engineer

Spiceworks

Entry-level Associate Data Engineer at Ziff Davis working with data platforms and pipelines. Ideal for fresh graduates eager to build a career in data engineering.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSCloudEC2ETLLinuxMatillionPythonSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines using Matillion or similar tools
Work with Snowflake to store, process, and analyze data
Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries for large datasets
Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading from multiple sources (APIs, S3 files, databases)
Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows and pipelines
Support scheduling and automation of jobs using orchestration tools
Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand data requirements
Maintain proper documentation for data processes and workflows
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while demonstrating ownership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and data engineering practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
0–1 years of experience, including internships, certifications, academic projects, or hands-on exposure in Data Engineering
Strong understanding of SQL, including joins, aggregations, and query optimization fundamentals
Basic knowledge of Python or any scripting language
Understanding of ETL/ELT and data warehousing concepts
Familiarity with Linux/Unix commands and environments
Basic understanding of cloud platforms, preferably AWS services such as S3, EC2, and Lambda
Exposure to Snowflake and Matillion or similar ETL/data integration tools
Knowledge of scheduling and orchestration tools such as Airflow or cron
Understanding of APIs and data formats such as JSON and CSV
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, communication skills, and teamwork capabilities
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and work effectively in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Health and wellness-focused benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Extended leave of absence
Employee Resource Groups
Company-sponsored events
Professional growth opportunities through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources
Employee engagement programs and recognition awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

ETLELTSQLPythondata warehousingdata extractiondata transformationdata loadingdata qualitydata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationteamworkownershipadaptabilitycollaboration