Data Engineer

Data Engineer / Developer III - Software Engineering

We are searching for a high‑potential Junior Full Stack Developer to join our Data Center of Excellence (CoE), focused on building data‑driven applications and platforms. This role is ideal for candidates with strong fundamentals and a passion for working at the intersection of application development and data engineering.

• Develop and maintain end‑to‑end full‑stack applications (frontend + backend).
• Build scalable data‑driven applications and APIs.
• Integrate applications with enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, APIs).
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and architects.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and debugging.
• Ensure code quality, testing, and adherence to modern engineering practices (CI/CD).

• Graduation Year: 2024, 2025 or 2026 (or GPA 3.5).
• Experience:
  
  0‑3 years.
• Frontend:
  React / Angular / Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Type Script.
• Backend:
  Java / Python / Node.js.
• Databases: SQL (Postgres/MySQL) and No
  
  SQL (MongoDB preferred).
• APIs: REST / Microservices architecture.
• Cloud:
  Exposure to AWS / Azure / GCP.
• Tools:
  Git, CI/CD, Docker (good to have).
• Data CoE expectations:
  Build applications leveraging enterprise data platforms and large datasets;
  Basic understanding of data pipelines, ETL, and data modeling concepts;
  Ability to work with data APIs and analytics‑driven use cases;
  Exposure/interest in AI/ML‑driven or data‑centric applications (nice to have).
• Preferred Background:
  Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or related field;
  Candidates from top‑tier universities preferred;
  Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Internship/work experience with leading tech/product companies;
  Exposure to data platforms, analytics, or modern data ecosystems;
  Contributions to open source, hackathons, or research projects.
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  Problem‑solving and analytical skills;
  Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment;
  Learning agility and ownership mindset;
  Good communication with technical and business stakeholders.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Role

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation Range: $50‑$55 per hour.

Full‑time, regular employees receive a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, eligibility for paid bereavement leave and jury duty, 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include short‑term disability, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and commuting expenses.

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.