Junior Data Engineer

Junior Data Engineer (AWS / Salesforce)

We are looking for a full-time, remote Junior Data Engineer with 1+ years of data engineering experience using AWS and Salesforce to join our U.S. client. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. In this role, you will design and maintain secure, scalable data pipelines, integrate Salesforce with AWS-based data environments, and deliver production-grade data solutions with appropriate cybersecurity and access controls.

Our client is a U.S. venture studio that surrounds industry subject matter experts with senior technical talent to build AI-native software solving real-world problems as well as consulting services to propel software companies along their AI journey.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data integration solutions within AWS
• Build and manage data integrations between Salesforce, ERP systems, and AWS-based databases
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes to ensure reliable and efficient data movement
• Design and maintain data architectures that support operational applications and business requirements
• Implement cybersecurity best practices, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and role-based access controls (RBAC)
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, availability, and secure handling of sensitive business information
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines and database performance
• Collaborate with back-end and front-end developers to ensure seamless data availability and integration
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity while maintaining code quality, security, and technical accuracy
• Experience with data cleansing, data quality improvement, and data transformation techniques to identify and resolve inconsistencies, eliminate duplicates, and ensure data accuracy and integrity across existing datasets

Required Experience

• Excellent English communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 1+ years of professional data engineering experience or similarly data-focused engineering roles
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure (or equivalent cloud technologies) and data services, such as S3, Lambda, RDS, Glue, and Redshift
• Experience developing integrations with Salesforce
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database management
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration workflows
• Understanding of enterprise data architecture, data modeling, and pipeline optimization
• Experience implementing security controls in production environments, including IAM policies, role-based access, encryption, and secure API integrations
• Experience troubleshooting complex data integration and performance issues
• Ability to design and deliver production-ready solutions independently
• Proven delivery experience in a vibrant, dynamic startup environment
• A collaborative approach, a can-do attitude, and a relentless pursuit to attain goals and solve problems
• Trustworthy, team-oriented, and transparent

Desired Experience

• University degree or relevant industry experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or industrial operations, preferably within the steel industry
• Experience integrating Salesforce-based ERP solutions, particularly Rootstock ERP (or similar)
• Experience with Python for data engineering and automation
• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry data structures, ERP workflows, and operational systems
• Experience working with complex enterprise environments or industrial data platforms
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude Code

Additional Information

• Knowing your ideas are heard and matter think big!
• You get to own your job and be recognized for your contributions
• Work with smart and creative people
• Making mistakes is human. Let's learn from them. Be transparent!
• We recognize you as an individual no presumptions or judgment. Be the extraordinary you!
• 8 days Paid Days Off (PDO), 2 sick days, and designated national holidays
• Start: ASAP

About Us

Velozient is a nearshore, outsourcing company providing expert resources to North American companies. We augment our clients' existing teams with talented professionals who enjoy challenging work, want to grow their skills, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Our remote resources work as valued team members while gaining career-advancing opportunities. If this type of opportunity excites you, then join our team!