Junior Data Engineer

Overview

The Columbus Crew is seeking an early-career Junior Data Engineer to join our Business Analytics team. This role is focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, improving data quality, and reengineering internal processes to support business operations across the organization.

This position is designed for candidates beginning their professional careers in data engineering and information systems. Strong technical fundamentals are required. Interest in sports is welcomed, but this is a data-first role.

What You Will Do

Develop, maintain, and support ETL integrations and data pipelines

Write and optimize SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures

Monitor and validate data accuracy across multiple systems

Identify data quality issues and implement corrective solutions

Gather requirements from business stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions

Analyze and reengineer existing workflows to improve efficiency and reliability

Create and maintain flowcharts and process documentation

Develop and publish reports and dashboards

Support data processes during business-critical periods, including games and events

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline

Approximately 0-2 years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, business intelligence, or related technical work

Demonstrated foundational knowledge of relational databases and SQL

Technical Skills

SQL (Microsoft T-SQL preferred)

ETL tools (SSIS or comparable platforms preferred)

Reporting tools (Tableau, SSRS, or similar)

Basic object-oriented programming experience (C# or similar language preferred)

Experience documenting processes and building workflow diagrams or flowcharts

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate:

Has strong technical and systems-oriented thinking

Enjoys building and improving data processes

Is detail-oriented and committed to data accuracy

Is comfortable working cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders

Is seeking long-term growth in data engineering or information systems

This is not a sports management role transitioning into analytics. Technical capability and data proficiency are essential.

Work Environment

In-person position located in Columbus, OH

Standard business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Occasional evenings and weekends required to support games and events

This position requires extended computer-based work and periodic attendance at organizational events.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Columbus Crew is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify Human Resources.