AHEAD

Associate Data Engineer

AHEAD$80K — $88K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, Scala, or Go
  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Willingness to travel frequently for client projects (50+% of the time)
  • Must have existing U.S. work authorization
  • Pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in a technical discipline by June 2026

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively and build positive cross-team relationships
  • Collaborate within teams to contribute to project delivery
  • Demonstrate proactiveness and a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
  • Exhibit curiosity and creativity in exploring innovative solutions
  • Apply critical thinking and inclusivity when making recommendations
  • Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Opportunities for certifications and continuing education
Full Job Description
Associate Data Engineer

(Internally known as an Associate Technical Consultant)

As an Associate Engineer in LAUNCH, you will start out in a 3-month training program within our Digital Solutions Group (DSG) practice focused on Data solutions. Upon completion of LAUNCH, you will have the opportunity to work on client projects based on skillset, personal interest, and business needs.

Who we're looking for: Think Big, Learn, and Be Curious

  • Innovative Thinkers
  • Enthusiastic Collaborators
  • Creative Problem Solvers
  • Curious Self - Starters


Responsibilities:

  • Ability to communicate effectively across teams, and build positive relationships
  • Demonstrate ability to work on teams, collaborate on projects, and contribute to the overall successful delivery of projects
  • Demonstrate drive and proactiveness to get things done, be solutions-oriented, and enjoy solving complex problems
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, courage, critical thinking, and a desire to use technology to search for new and innovative solutions to problems
  • Exercise sound reasoning, ingenuity, and inclusive perspectives to analyze issues, solve problems and make recommendations
  • Ability to execute, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines


Qualifications:

  • Experience any of the programming languages (Python, Java, Scala, Go, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of supporting data structures including but not limited to SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Willingness to travel to support client projects and shadowing opportunities (50+ % of the time)
  • Existing U.S. work authorization is required


Preferred Experience

  • Understanding of one of the data platforms (ex. Hadoop, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake)
  • Working knowledge of Cloud Solutions


Experience in at least one of the below:

  • Graduated with a degree in technical discipline by 1/11/2027
  • Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or relevant field is a plus
  • Successful completion in a technical-related bootcamp
  • Working knowledge of Application Development


$80,000 - $88,000 a year

We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this role.

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

- Paid parental and caregiver leave

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

Use of AI:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

About AHEAD

AHEAD is a leading provider of enterprise cloud solutions. The company offers a range of services, including cloud migration, managed services, and consulting. AHEAD works with clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has additional offices in Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin. AHEAD was founded in 2007 and has grown rapidly since its inception. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. magazine.
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