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Equifax

Data Engineer – Hybrid/Platform Support

Equifax San José, Costa Rica

Financial Services · 10,001+ employees

18 h ago
data-engineer Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time Costa Rica
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About the role

The role involves supporting and maintaining internal web applications using Python and JavaScript while assisting in data integration tasks. You will also troubleshoot application issues, monitor infrastructure health, and contribute to the software deployment process.

What they look for

Python JavaScript SQL Data Engineering Cloud Computing GCP Web Application Support Data Integration Troubleshooting Data Quality Software Deployment Technical Documentation Airflow Data Modeling Problem Solving

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and possess at least one year of practical experience in software development or data engineering. Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and SQL is required, along with a strong willingness to learn and problem-solve.

Full description

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.

What experience you need:

  • 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-Sabana

Function:

Function - Data and Analytics

Schedule:

Full time

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