Junior Data Engineer

Junior Data Engineer
We are seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to join our growing data and machine learning team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting model training workflows, building reproducible data pipelines, and ensuring the integrity and usability of data across projects. You'll work closely with data scientists and ML engineers to help deliver high-quality datasets that power robust machine learning models.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reproducible pipelines to supply data for model training
• Cleanse and preprocess raw data to meet modeling requirements
• Monitor and report on data quality to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Support structured data ingestion into various storage formats (databases, files, etc.)
• Assist in data labeling efforts to enhance training datasets
• Measure and report on model performance metrics
• Collaborate closely with the ML team to understand data needs and support model deployment pipelines

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages
• Hands-on experience with databases such as MS SQL, BigQuery, or similar
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of data cleaning and preprocessing techniques
• Basic understanding of data quality monitoring and reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to pipeline orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, Luigi, or similar
• Understanding of ML model lifecycle and performance measurement
• Interest in scaling and automating data workflows

Jim Halpin
Senior Unit Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.?
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.
View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf

LNPW