Junior Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

DATA ENGINEER- Chicago, IL (hybrid- in office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Scale Marketing is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our growing team of analytics experts in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will be instrumental in building, enhancing, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our data-driven decision-making across client accounts.

You will collaborate closely with Account Executives, Data Scientists, and other cross-functional partners to design and implement scalable data pipelines, ensure high-quality data delivery, and support real-time insights through dashboards and analytics tools.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for big data, deep technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset—someone who can turn raw data into actionable insights that drive real business value.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines to support data integration, transformation, and analysis.
• Assemble large, complex datasets from multiple sources to meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust ETL processes using modern data technologies (SQL, Python, AWS, etc.).
• Partner with internal teams (including Account, Data Science, and Leadership) to understand data needs and develop infrastructure solutions.
• Create and support dashboards and other data visualizations for internal and client use.
• Collaborate with the data team to continuously improve data systems performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve data quality and integrity issues.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-team collaboration efforts.
• In office Tuesday-Thursday, in our Chicago office required

Qualifications

What We Value

Perks & Benefits

About Scale Marketing

At Scale Marketing, we bring together media, creative, and analytics expertise to help businesses grow. We analyze customer data and past media performance to uncover opportunities, drive strategy, and deliver measurable results. Our team is agile, transparent, and deeply invested in our clients’ success.

We’re growing fast—and that’s because we treat our clients and each other with respect, curiosity, and care. If you’re passionate about data, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make an impact—you might be a great fit.

Ready to make an impact with data?

Apply now and join a team that’s driving smarter decisions with smarter data.