Role description

Data Engineer

Developer III - Software Engineering

We are searching for a high-potential Junior Full Stack Developer to join our Data CoE, focused on building data-driven applications and platforms. This role is ideal for candidates with strong fundamentals and a passion for working at the intersection of application development and data engineering.

The opportunity:
• Develop and maintain end-to-end full stack applications (frontend + backend)
• Build scalable data-driven applications and APIs
• Integrate applications with enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, APIs)
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and architects
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and debugging
• Ensure code quality, testing, and adherence to modern engineering practices (CI/CD)

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:
• Graduation Year: 2024, 2025 or 2026
• GPA: 3.5
• Experience: 0-3 years
• Frontend: React / Angular / Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Backend: Java / Python / Node.js
• Databases: SQL (Postgres/MySQL) + NoSQL (MongoDB preferred)
• APIs: REST / Microservices architecture
• Cloud: Exposure to AWS / Azure / GCP
• Tools: Git, CI/CD, Docker (good to have)
• Data CoE Expectations
• Build applications leveraging enterprise data platforms and large datasets
• Basic understanding of data pipelines, ETL, and data modeling concepts
• Ability to work with data APIs and analytics-driven use cases
• Exposure/interest in AI/ML-driven or data-centric applications (nice to have)
• Preferred Background
• Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or related field
• Candidates from top-tier universities (e.g., MIT, Stanford, CMU, UC Berkeley, etc.) or equivalent strong institutions preferred
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)
• Internship/work experience with leading tech/product companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.)
• Exposure to data platforms, analytics, or modern data ecosystems
• Contributions to open source, hackathons, or research projects
• Key Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong learning agility and ownership mindset
• Good communication (technical + business stakeholders)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Frisco, Texas

Compensation Range: $50-$55 hr

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.