As Associate Data Engineer, you’ll design and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms that support advanced analytics and machine learning workloads. You will also leverage Python, distributed data processing frameworks, and AWS services to ingest, transform, and manage structured and unstructured data across a variety of sources.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- Design and implement data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment pipelines across multiple concurrent projects with varying data modalities (time-series sensor data, video, images, documents, and metadata).
- Develop and manage cloud-native data services including object storage workflows, vector database integration, and structured data warehousing to support multi-modal AI/ML systems.
- Work closely with AI/ML engineers to operationalize data pipelines that feed training, inference, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workloads in production.
- Establish data quality, lineage, and governance practices across projects that are maturing from prototype to product, bringing structure and repeatability to evolving data ecosystems.
- Support the processing and organization of unstructured data (video files, PDFs, technical manuals) into formats suitable for embedding generation, semantic search, and summarization.
- Present technical approaches and data architecture decisions to both technical teammates and non-technical stakeholders.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Active US Government issued Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, data management, or database development
- Familiarity with relational databases, data modeling, and ETL processes
- Understanding of data quality principles and metadata management
- Ability to write and optimize SQL queries
- Exposure to data integration and interface management concepts
SALARY RANGE: $58,000 – $76,000
The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
- The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
- The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
- Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
- This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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