Junior Data Engineer at Bombas in New York, NY

Summary: Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. They are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join their Data team, where the role involves managing data requests, writing SQL and Python code, and building data pipelines to support business decision-making. Responsibilities: - Own intake, triage, and delivery of foundational data requests from business stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, and other teams - Translate ambiguous business questions into structured data outputs and scalable data solutions - Write high-quality, maintainable SQL and Python code to support data workflows and transformations - Build and maintain data pipelines using dbt and BigQuery within our modern cloud data stack - Partner closely with Data Analysts to design and deliver clean, usable datasets that support reporting and analysis - Communicate progress, timelines, and tradeoffs clearly to request stakeholders - Identify patterns in recurring requests and proactively flag areas of technical debt or opportunities for improvement - Support senior Data Engineers on larger projects while building foundational technical expertise Required Qualifications: - 0–2+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a related technical field - Strong foundational skills in SQL - Exposure to Python - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field - Strong SQL skills and ability to independently write complex queries (joins, aggregations, window functions) - Working knowledge of Python and core data structures (lists, dictionaries, etc.) - Understanding of database fundamentals (relational vs. warehouse, schemas, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with dbt or modern data tooling Required Skills: SQL, Python, Data engineering, Database fundamentals, dbt, Data pipelines, BigQuery Benefits: Employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, Paid parental leave, Snacks, Socks, A fun, relaxed office environment, Office lunches, Offsite team outings, Company retreats, Equity in the business, Flexible paid time off, Over 20 paid company holidays, Unlimited vacation, sick, and wellness days, Monthly phone stipend, $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement