Associate Data Engineer

Associate Data Engineer

We are searching for a high-potential Junior Full Stack Developer to join our Data Center of Excellence, 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
• GPA of at least 3.5
• 0–3 years of experience
• 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)
• Understanding of data pipelines, ETL, and data modeling concepts (Basic)
• Ability to work with data APIs and analytics-driven use cases

• Build applications leveraging enterprise data platforms and large datasets
• Exposure/interest in AI/ML-driven or data-centric applications
• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or related field
• Candidates from top‑tier universities or equivalent strong institutions
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Internship/work experience with leading tech/product companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Amazon)
• Exposure to data platforms, analytics, or modern data ecosystems
• Contributions to open source, hackathons, or research projects
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Strong learning agility and ownership mindset
• Good communication (technical + business stakeholders)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Overland Park, Kansas
Compensation Range: $50–55 per hour

Full‑time employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, 6 days of paid sick leave annually (pro‑rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They qualify for the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available for employees and US dependents, along with basic life, accidental death, disability, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and voluntary disability plans may also be offered.

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 roles and responsibilities based on organizational needs and performance.