Junior Data Engineer / Junior Data Scientist

About Capgemini

Choosing Capgemini means embracing a company that empowers you to carve out your career trajectory aligned with your goals. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative global community, working together to innovate and help leading organizations unlock technology's full potential while fostering sustainability and inclusiveness.

Job Description

This entry-level role is suited to recent graduates in Computer Science or related fields who have hands-on experience through academic projects related to data analysis or engineering. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and focuses on supporting data processes and analytics initiatives within a dynamic corporate setting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering, cleansing, and transforming data for analytical and reporting purposes.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries to extract and manipulate datasets effectively.
• Help maintain and build data pipelines and databases as part of the data engineering team.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues to analyze data and extract actionable insights.
• Document workflow processes and engage in activities aimed at improving operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• Practical knowledge gained through academic projects involving data analysis or database architecture.
• Strong proficiency in SQL is mandatory.
• Understanding of fundamental data structures, algorithms, and concepts of relational databases.
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or coursework involving Python or similar programming languages for data manipulation.
• Exposure to data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI during studies.
• A basic grasp of data warehousing concepts or ETL workflows.

Compensation

The role offers a base salary range of $60,000 to $65,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as geo-location, education, skills, relevant experience, performance, seniority, and internal equity. Additional incentives, including bonuses or commissions, may also be applicable depending on the position and local regulations.

Benefits

• Paid time off ranging from 12 to 25 vacation days depending on employee grade, plus company holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance or provincial healthcare plans in Canada.
• Participation in retirement savings programs such as 401(k) or RRSP.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Access to employee assistance programs and other locally available benefits.

Additional Information

Capgemini is committed to equal opportunity employment and values workplace diversity and inclusion. The organization supports indigenous communities and promotes respectful engagement. The company is willing to provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and employment to qualified individuals with disabilities. Candidate images may be captured during interviews for verification purposes. Compensation packages are subject to change under applicable laws and are discretionary.