Data Engineering Associate (1456)

Zapata Technology • Augusta, GA

2h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented
Data Engineering Associate
to join our growing team. This role will support mission-driven initiatives by designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions while delivering actionable insights to stakeholders. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, technically strong, and comfortable working in secure environments.

Requirements

• Experience working in Foundry or completion of Foundry training with hands-on data pipeline experience
• Experience developing or maintaining interactive dashboards and data visualizations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, data visualization, or data pipeline engineering
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in secure or government environments
• Experience supporting mission-critical or operational analytics efforts
• Familiarity with modern data architecture and cloud-based environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and workflows to support analytics and reporting needs
• Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform decision-making
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate complex data clearly to business stakeholders
• Work within Foundry to build, manage, and optimize data pipelines (or leverage prior Foundry training experience)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across systems
• Apply strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to complex dataset

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level