Junior Database Engineer (SQL & Python)

Database Engineer - Entry Level

10/10 SQL (complex queries) & Python

Greater Philadelphia Area (100% Onsite) - relocation options

US or Green Card only

Full name and city/state of residence required on all resumes

We're looking for a Database Engineer who brings a blend of database and systems engineering skills. This is a position of opportunity for an eager, early-stage career CS grad who understands how databases interact with applications, infrastructure, and distributed systems to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or technology field
• 1-3 years of experience in database engineering, systems engineering including designing, maintaining, or owning database infrastructure; DBA experience a plus (professionally or through academics).
• Working proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries (e.g., JOINs, WHERE clauses, INSERT, UPDATE , and DELETE statements), with deep knowledge of relational database concepts, indexing strategies, partitioning, replication, and high-availability architectures.
• Solid Python development skills — able to write production-quality scripts and tooling , not just one-off automation.
• Good understanding of Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
• Linux fundamentals — shell scripting, process management, system monitoring, and core command-line fluency.
• Completion of internships, co-op programs or hands on work experience is welcomed!