Junior Data Engineer

About the role

Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) is seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to join its growing Data Engineering team in Makati. You will assist in building, optimizing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines that feed AI and advanced analytics solutions. The role offers exposure to a fast‑paced start‑up environment within a leading data‑driven organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple source systems into centralized repositories.
• Write efficient SQL queries, create views, and maintain database schemas for optimal performance.
• Implement automated data validation routines and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Business Analysts to translate data requirements into efficient structures.
• Document data models, pipeline architectures, and monitor running jobs, troubleshooting operational issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering or a related quantitative field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation and pipeline automation.
• Advanced SQL skills with ability to write complex, performance‑tuned queries.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, version control, data modeling, and relational/non‑relational database architectures.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Required skills

• Python (pandas, NumPy, PySpark)
• SQL
• AWS (cloud data services)
• Databricks
• Apache Spark / PySpark
• dbt
• Snowflake
• BigQuery
• DAG‑based workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)