Entry Level Data Engineer

Genesis102 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

Position Overview

Are you ready to break into the tech industry or elevate your technical skills? Dev10 offers an immersive, hands‐on training program for aspiring Data Engineers starting in April 2026. With a focus on real-world experience, you will develop skills using technologies such as Relational and Non-Relational Databases, APIs, Python, Pandas, Excel, Dash, Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, and Machine Learning. Please note that you must apply via our website – applications submitted through this posting will not be reviewed.

Important: This role requires willingness to relocate anywhere in the United States.

Required Qualifications

  • Willingness to relocate anywhere in the continental United States
  • Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 6 months of programming experience (from academic coursework, hands-on projects, or professional work) in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Python, C, C#, JavaScript, R, SQL, MATLAB, TypeScript, Shell scripting, Go, or Kotlin)
  • Possess either a recent STEM degree (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline) OR 12 months of professional work experience in finance, healthcare, banking, insurance, hospitality, aviation, or tech

Preferred Qualifications

  • Passion for learning and Data Engineering
  • Strong logic and reasoning skills
  • Clear communication and collaboration abilities with a team-oriented mindset

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid training: 3-4 months of skill development at $600/week
  • Compensation: Hourly pay rate of $24.04 (~$50k annually) or $28.85 (~$60k annually) depending on location
  • Relocation assistance: $2,500 provided to ease your move
  • Mentorship from Senior Engineers in an immersive environment
  • Two years of client project experience
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid time off
  • Access to a Dev10 Manager to help you navigate corporate culture and support your growth

Required Skills

APIs
Airflow
Pandas
Non-Relational Databases
SQL
Java
Python
Dash
Excel
Machine Learning
Kafka
Relational Databases
Apache Spark