Associate Data Engineer

About the role

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business by weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery to help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. The company prioritizes a culture of belonging where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard, creating spaces for everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture.

LAUNCH is AHEAD’s Associate Development Program whose mission is to attract and develop a diverse community of top IT consulting talent and build the next generation of leaders. The program provides technical training, certification completion, and shadowing, supported by an ecosystem of AHEADians, to accelerate growth and career trajectory. As an Associate Engineer in LAUNCH (internally known as an Associate Technical Consultant), you will begin with a 3‑month training program within the Digital Solutions Group (DSG) practice focused on data solutions. After completing LAUNCH, you may work on client projects based on skillset, personal interest, and business needs. AHEAD seeks individuals who think big, learn continuously, are curious, innovative thinkers, enthusiastic collaborators, creative problem solvers, and self‑starters.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively across teams and build positive relationships.
• Demonstrate ability to work on teams, collaborate on projects, and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Show drive and proactiveness to get things done, be solutions‑oriented, and enjoy solving complex problems.
• Exercise resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, courage, critical thinking, and a desire to use technology to search for new and innovative solutions.
• Apply sound reasoning, ingenuity, and inclusive perspectives to analyze issues, solve problems, and make recommendations.
• Execute tasks, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with any of the programming languages: Python, Java, Scala, Go, etc.
• Working knowledge of supporting data structures, including but not limited to SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Willingness to travel to support client projects and shadowing opportunities (50%+ of the time).
• Existing U.S. work authorization is required.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of one of the data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake).
• Working knowledge of cloud solutions.
• Graduated with a degree in a technical discipline by 1/11/2027.
• Prior intern, co‑op, or research experience in IT, software, or a relevant field is a plus.
• Successful completion of a technical‑related bootcamp.
• Working knowledge of application development.

Pay

$80,000 - $88,000 a year (On‑Target Earnings, includes base salary and applicable target bonus; actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Plus more – see benefits details at https://www.aheadbenefits.com/