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Junior Data Engineer (Entry-Level, 0–2 Years Experience)
Full-Time | In-Person | Columbus, OH
The Columbus Crew is seeking an early-career Junior Data Engineer to join our Business Analytics team. This role is focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, improving data quality, and reengineering internal processes to support business operations across the organization.
This position is designed for candidates beginning their professional careers in data engineering and information systems. Strong technical fundamentals are required. Interest in sports is welcomed, but this is a data-first role.
What You Will Do
- Develop, maintain, and support ETL integrations and data pipelines
- Write and optimize SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures
- Monitor and validate data accuracy across multiple systems
- Identify data quality issues and implement corrective solutions
- Gather requirements from business stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions
- Analyze and reengineer existing workflows to improve efficiency and reliability
- Create and maintain flowcharts and process documentation
- Develop and publish reports and dashboards
- Support data processes during business-critical periods, including games and events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline
- Approximately 0–2 years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, business intelligence, or related technical work
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Technical Skills
- SQL (Microsoft T-SQL preferred)
- ETL tools (SSIS or comparable platforms preferred)
- Reporting tools (Tableau, SSRS, or similar)
- Basic object-oriented programming experience (C# or similar language preferred)
- Experience documenting processes and building workflow diagrams or flowcharts
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate:
- Has strong technical and systems-oriented thinking
- Enjoys building and improving data processes
- Is detail-oriented and committed to data accuracy
- Is comfortable working cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders
- Is seeking long-term growth in data engineering or information systems
This is not a sports management role transitioning into analytics. Technical capability and data proficiency are essential.
Work Environment
- In-person position located in Columbus, OH
- Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Occasional evenings and weekends required to support games and events
This position requires extended computer-based work and periodic attendance at organizational events.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Columbus Crew is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify Human Resources.
