The Associate Data Engineer role is an entry-level position within IBM Consulting FutureNow, focusing on the development, operation, and improvement of data pipelines and platforms. Associates will work in a collaborative team environment, gaining hands-on experience while learning from experienced practitioners. This role emphasizes strong programming and data fundamentals, with opportunities to progressively take on more responsibility. Ideal candidates will enjoy problem-solving and learning quickly in a technology-driven consulting environment.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python or another programming language used for data processing.
• Hands-on experience with data manipulation tools such as pandas, NumPy, and SQL.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and familiarity with relational databases.

• Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines used for analytics, reporting, and machine learning.
• Assist with extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL/ELT) data from multiple sources into data platforms.
• Contribute to data cleansing, validation, and transformation activities using Python and SQL.
• Help prepare datasets for downstream consumption by analytics and data science teams.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and other team members in Agile delivery environments.

• IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.