Junior Azure Data Engineer

UniFirst Corporation

. Support data-pipeline development and migration activities for Legacy Data Warehouse (LDW) to Azure Fabric Lakehouse/Warehouse .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $68,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and automation, with a solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and Azure services. Capable of collaborating on ETL design and optimization while maintaining technical documentation and monitoring data processes.

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SQL (T-SQL Preferred)Python ScriptingAzure Data FactoryETL DesignData Warehousing Concepts

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Hard Skills

SQLPythonData ExtractionData TransformationData ValidationETLData ModelingUnit TestingPerformance TuningDebugging

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetAttention to DetailCuriosityEnthusiasm to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Azure FabricAzure SQL MISynapseConfluenceGitPower BIDatabricksZephyrJIRA

Industry Keywords

Data WarehouseData PipelineDataflowsLakehouseProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureETLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support data-pipeline development and migration activities for Legacy Data Warehouse (LDW) to Azure Fabric Lakehouse/Warehouse
Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation across SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL MI, and Synapse
Develop and debug Python scripts for automation, file ingestion, and data-quality checks
Assist in building Fabric dataflows, pipelines, and lakehouse tables aligned with enterprise data-modeling standards
Collaborate with senior engineers on ETL design, optimization, and performance tuning
Perform unit testing and peer code reviews
Maintain technical documentation in Confluence/Git
Monitor data-load processes and assist in resolving job failures, including Zephyr test case execution and JIRA updates
Learn emerging Azure technologies such as Databricks, Fabric, and Power BI
Contribute to process-improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
1–2 years of hands-on experience with SQL (T-SQL preferred) and Python scripting
Basic understanding of data-warehousing concepts (ETL, staging, fact/dimension modeling)
Exposure to Azure services such as Data Factory, Synapse, or Fabric components
Strong curiosity, analytical mindset, and attention to detail
Enthusiasm to learn enterprise-scale systems and deliver high-quality, production-ready code
Must reside within commuting distance to the greater Boston area
Must be able to meet the on-site requirement in Wilmington, MA

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with Company Match
Profit Sharing
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
30% Employee Discount
Employee Referral Bonuses