Junior Data Scientist with Data Engineering Skills

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Data Scientist with Data Engineering skills to join our tech clients' analytics and engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about data, machine learning, and building scalable data pipelines. You will work on projects that combine data science, data engineering, and DevOps practices to deliver actionable insights and enterprise-grade solutions for U.S.-based clients.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets for analysis and modeling
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines and scalable data workflows
• Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to deploy models into production environments
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Optimize data storage and retrieval using SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, and data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
• Familiarity with data engineering tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Understanding of DevOps practices for model deployment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Additional skills

• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Internship or project experience in data science or data engineering

Client Requirements

• Real-world project experience : Hands-on exposure to enterprise-level data science and engineering projects beyond academic coursework.
• U.S. work experience : Familiarity with U.S. client expectations, delivery standards, and collaborative team environments.

Don't Have All the Skills Yet?

If you're passionate about becoming a Data Scientist but lack some of the required skills or U.S. project experience, you can explore SynergisticIT's Job Placement Program. This program provides:

• Hands-on training in Data Science, Data Engineering, Cloud, and DevOps
• Real-world project simulations to build client-ready experience
• Interview preparation and career coaching

You can also explore additional resources:

• SynergisticIT Blog - Career guides, BI best practices, and industry insights
• SynergisticIT Interview Questions - Sample questions and preparation tips

Explore SynergisticIT's Industry Presence

• SynergisticIT at Gartner Data and Analytics Summit - Highlights key trends in BI, governance, and analytics adoption.
• SynergisticIT @ Oracle CloudWorld - Demonstrates SynergisticIT's role in shaping enterprise cloud analytics.
• Oracle CloudWorld Event - Showcases innovation in BI and data engineering.
• Oracle CloudWorld Event - Provides continuity of SynergisticIT's presence in global analytics events.

Featured in USA Today

SynergisticIT has been recognized in USA Today for transforming how tech companies source and train talent.

Competitive Edge with SynergisticIT

• SynergisticIT has built relationships with thousands of tech clients across the U.S., giving candidates a competitive edge over other jobseekers by securing more interviews and better job offers.
• Candidates completing the program typically receive job offers ranging from $95,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on skills, location, and client requirements.

About SynergisticIT

Since 2010, SynergisticIT has helped more than 10,000 jobseekers get hired at hundreds of tech clients by providing the required tech stack, real-world project experience, and U.S.-based exposure.

Some of the clients where SynergisticIT-trained developers and data scientists have been placed include:

• Google
• Apple
• Facebook (Meta)
• Amazon
• Microsoft
• IBM
• Oracle
• Cisco
• Client
• Wells Fargo
• Client
• PayPal
• eBay
• Walmart
• Telecommunication
• and bank.

If you're ready to launch your career as a Junior Data Scientist with Data Engineering skills but feel you're missing some skills or experience, SynergisticIT can bridge that gap.

With over a decade of proven success, strong client partnerships, and a focus on real-world readiness, SynergisticIT can help you land your first role in tech.