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Data Engineering Associate at LCS · 400…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309$85k–$106k/yr
Skills
data structuresdatabasesdata analysispower bisqlpythonautomation platformsmicrosoft power platformpower automatepower appscloud platformsmicrosoft azureversion controlgitanalytical thinking
Job Description
Summary: LCS is a progressive organization focused on enhancing the lives of seniors. They are seeking a Data Engineering Associate to provide entry-level support in data engineering, automation, reporting, and cloud technology, collaborating with experienced Data Engineers to optimize data workflows and analytics solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and supporting Power Automate flows, including cloud and desktop flows, to improve business efficiency and reduce manual tasks
- Support Snowflake data warehousing initiatives, including Streamlit, data ingestion, transformation, and quality assurance
- Participate in Power BI report development by assisting with data modeling, visualization design, and dashboard publishing
- Collaborate with team members using Azure Synapse Integration Pipelines for ETL/ELT data movement and transformation processes
- Work with Databricks notebooks under guidance to explore data, generate insights, and support basic data science use cases
- Learn and apply data governance, privacy, and quality standards
- Assist in managing user access, permissions, and role assignments across the analytics platform (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake, Azure resources) in accordance with security and compliance guidelines
- Document processes, data flows, and automation logic for reusability and knowledge sharing
- Engage in code reviews, technical discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field; or relevant technical experience and certifications
- Minimum of 0-2 years of experience
- Foundational understanding of data structures, databases, and basic data analysis concepts
- Exposure to tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, or automation platforms through coursework, internships, or self-learning
- Strong analytical thinking and a willingness to learn and adapt
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)
- Basic experience with SQL (preferably Snowflake syntax) and/or Python
- Understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Exposure to version control tools like Git
Required Skills: Data structures, Databases, Data analysis, Power BI, SQL, Python, Automation platforms, Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, Cloud platforms, Microsoft Azure, Version control, Git, Analytical thinking
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Disability, 401(K) with company match, Paid parental leave
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Disability
401(K) with company match
Paid parental leave