Junior Data Architect

Junior Data Architect

Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Contract-to-hire - $28/hr

Our utilities client is looking to hire a Junior Data Architect to support a growing data team focused on building an enterprise data lake. This initiative is centered around bringing data from across the organization into one place to support key business use cases.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is interested in working with data and wants to grow into a more advanced data engineering or architecture role over time. You’ll work alongside experienced team members, gain hands-on experience, and build your skills in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do:

Support efforts to bring data from multiple sources into a centralized data platform

Help clean, organize, and transform data so it can be easily used for reporting and analysis

Work with data from APIs (such as JSON) and help turn it into structured tables and datasets

Write and maintain Python and SQL code to support data processing and transformation

Assist with building and improving data models used across different teams

Work within tools like Databricks and cloud-based data platforms

Collaborate with data engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders on project needs

Participate in problem-solving discussions and help break down complex or open-ended questions

Gain exposure to both technical work and how data supports business decisions

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience with Python (through coursework, projects, or internships) required

Experience with SQL

Basic understanding of data concepts (data analysis, data engineering, or data modeling)

Exposure to cloud platforms or data tools like Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery is a plus

Interest in working with different types of data, including unstructured data

Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn

Strong communication skills and ability to work on a team

Curious, motivated, and eager to grow in a data-focused career

Preferred Backgrounds:

Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fields

Candidates with internships, coursework, or personal projects involving data or software development

Familiarity with Git or version control is a plus

Open to a variety of technical or analytical backgrounds with a strong interest in data

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.