Data Engineer

About Us

BeaconFire Inc. is a New Jersey-based IT consulting company specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence. We help businesses solve complex data problems through technology and innovation.

About the Role

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will support the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and transformation systems. You’ll work closely with analysts and engineers to deliver high-quality data solutions that support business insights and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analytics and engineering teams to understand and deliver data solutions.
• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Extract, clean, and manipulate data from SQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, etc.).
• Write and maintain Python scripts for data processing (Pandas, NumPy).
• Develop UDFs, utilities, and reusable code for automation and optimization.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Follow engineering best practices and contribute to improving data quality and reliability.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Python (intermediate level).
• Exposure to data libraries like Pandas, NumPy.
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Experience writing SQL queries.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in team and individual settings.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to ETL tools (Airflow, DBT, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices or CI/CD for data.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field.

Additional Information

• Full-time opportunity.
• Visa sponsorship available (E-Verified Employer, H-1B, STEM OPT, etc.).
• Hands-on mentorship and learning from experienced engineers.
• Access to real-world projects and modern tech stacks.