Equifax is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data/Platform Engineer (Entry Level) to join our team. In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting and maintaining critical internal web applications utilizing modern Python and JavaScript frameworks. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and team leaders, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career by getting hands-on experience with full-stack application support, cloud technologies (GCP), and data pipelines.
What you’ll do:Support, maintain, and troubleshoot internal web application components utilizing Python and JavaScript.
Assist in designing and maintaining simple data integrations from various source systems into our cloud environment.
Investigate application issues, analyze problems, identify root causes, and escalate to senior team members when necessary.
Perform basic data quality checks and help monitor the health of infrastructure components.
Actively participate in the software deployment process.
Create and maintain technical documentation in our internal repositories to ensure operational excellence.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related STEM subject.
1 year of practical experience (including internships or academic projects) in software development or data engineering.
1 year of experience with strong foundational programming skills in Python and JavaScript.
1 Year of SQL for data querying and analysis (including CTEs, Joins, Partitions, Clusters, Normalization, denormalization, and transactions).
Minimum English proficiency level of B2 or B2+.
What could set you apart:
Experience or familiarity with data orchestration tools such as Airflow or managing DAGs.
Hands-on academic or internship experience using modern Python web frameworks.
Introductory understanding of cloud computing concepts, with a strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS, or related cloud certifications.
Familiarity with basic data modeling skills.
A strong willingness to learn, high intellectual curiosity, and a passion for problem-solving in a collaborative team environment.
Primary Location:
CRI-SabanaFunction:
Function - Data and AnalyticsSchedule:
Full timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- 3+ years practical experience in data engineering or related fields with strong Python and SQL skills
- 2+ years experience using Python web frameworks (e.g., Django) and understanding of full-stack development principles
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS for data engineering tasks
- Experience designing, developing, and maintaining data integrations into GCP and BigQuery, including query optimization
- 1+ years experience with cloud monitoring tools (Datadog, GCP Cloud Monitoring) and incident alerting platforms (PagerDuty)
- Experience using Git for version control and participating in CI/CD pipelines
- Conceptual understanding or experience with Machine Learning concepts (at least 1 year)
- Proven experience developing and deploying Full Stack applications using Python and Django, including frontend components
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) within a GCP context
- Experience automating incident response procedures
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some contexts, profit-sharing or pension components. These are described as solid parts of the total package.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave for birth and non-birthing parents and adoption assistance. Company materials highlight these benefits as part of a family-supportive offering.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan choices, dental and vision options, FSAs/HSAs, and voluntary supplemental coverages enable customization. The company publishes plan summaries and SPDs to help compare cost and coverage by location and tier.
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What We Do
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
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