Job Type

Full-time

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Entrepreneurial spirit drives us as we build companies ranging from food service, branded and private label food products, to commercial real estate development, property management and logistics.

POSITION PURPOSE

As a Data Engineer Specialist I, you will assist in developing and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure under the guidance of senior data engineers. This entry-level role focuses on supporting data processing, ensuring data quality, and learning data engineering best practices. The ideal candidate is eager to grow, has foundational technical skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist in designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines to process data from various sources.

•Support data integration by cleaning, transforming, and validating data to ensure accuracy and consistency.

•Help identify and troubleshoot basic performance issues in data pipelines and queries, escalating complex problems to senior team members.

•Contribute to the development and maintenance of data models and schemas to meet business and analytical needs.

•Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to understand data requirements and assist in delivering solutions.

•Participate in monitoring and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring system reliability with guidance from senior engineers.

•Document data processes, pipelines, and workflows to maintain clear and accurate records.

•Engage in team code reviews and adhere to data engineering best practices under supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

•Technical Skills:

o Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Python.

o Fundamental knowledge of SQL for querying and basic data manipulation.

o Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).

o Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure (e.g., Fabric, Synapse, Data Lake) is a plus.

o Basic understanding of data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) is a plus.

o Awareness of data warehousing or data lake concepts is a plus.

•Soft Skills:

o Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

o Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members.

o Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and processes.

o Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take direction and feedback.

•Experience: 0-2 years of experience in data engineering, including internships, academic projects, or relevant coursework.

OCI BENEFITS

OCI is committed to investing in our associates to help them unleash their potential. We offer competitive salaries, a 401(K)-matching program, and a wide selection of health and wellness benefits. These benefits also include wellness activities, parking allowances, access to continuous learning, paid holidays and a generous vacation package, workplace giving, free access to financial resources and more!

COMPANY CULTURE:

Our associates work collectively toward our vision. We share a set of truths referred to as P.A.C.E!

• PEOPLE first. Everything else follows. We work hard to develop respectful, collaborative relationships and meet shared goals.

• ACTION. We are passionate entrepreneurs and execute with a sense of urgency and strong will to win. We fuel creativity and innovation.

• CURIOSITY. We have a deep desire to learn and grow.

• ETHICS. We do the right thing in our business and community, even when no one is looking.

• ! We have fun and make our mark! We get excited about what we do, we enjoy the process and recognize that enthusiasm and engagement are contagious.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.

Oppenheimer Companies Inc provides employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Oppenheimer Companies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.