Entry Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs
New grad data platform engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship building pipelines and cloud infrastructure can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Distribution & Wholesale roles with on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like SentiLink, Amazon Web Services, and LendingTree hiring at this level now.
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Position Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Data Analyst – Power Platform Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic analytics partner within the finance organization, responsible for transforming complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that support executive decision-making. This role bridges financial analysis, business intelligence, and data architecture to identify trends, forecast performance, and guide strategic planning. The analyst will design scalable data models, develop advanced analytics, and deliver executive-level insights through the Microsoft Power Platform. In addition to building dashboards, this role will interpret financial data, evaluate business performance, and provide data-driven recommendations to improve financial outcomes across the organization.
This role will also impact the financial outcomes by assisting leaders across the organization with identifying efficiencies that could be realized through automation and working with them to build these automations. A mindset of continuous improvement is required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Typical responsibilities include:
- Data Visualization & Reporting: Analyze financial and operational datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers. Design and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards and analytical models that translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership.
- Automation & Optimization: Leverage Power Automate and Power Apps to streamline data collection, eliminate manual tasks, and build lightweight, automated data-driven solutions.
- Data Reconciliation & Integrity: Perform complex financial data reconciliation and validation, using Power BI and Dataverse to ensure 100% accuracy in financial reporting.
- ETL Processes: Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources using Power Query.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to define key performance indicators, evaluate financial performance, and translate complex financial data into strategic insights that support business planning and decision-making.
- Advanced Analytics: Apply advanced analytical techniques using DAX, SQL, Python, or R to perform financial modeling, segmentation analysis, forecasting, and scenario evaluation. Identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue improvement, and operational efficiency through data-driven analysis.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in data analysis, specifically focused on financial reporting, MIS, or accounting data is required.
- Power Platform Proficiency: Proven, hands-on experience in building complex Power BI dashboards and reports is required.
- Automation Experience: Experience using Power Automate for workflow automation and Power Apps for developing business applications is required.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Power Pivot, macros) and working knowledge of SQL is required.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data from multiple sources to deliver actionable insights is required.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical data into business insights is required.
- Microsoft Certification (e.g., PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, PL-500: Power Automate RPA Developer) is desired.
- Knowledge of Azure Data Factory or Azure SQL is desired.
- Understanding of GAAP or federal financial management standards is desired.
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level data platform engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on evidence over credentials alone. Build a portfolio that shows you can design or maintain a data pipeline, work with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and write clean SQL or Python. Internship experience, open-source contributions, or a capstone project that solves a real data problem all give you a concrete edge over candidates who only list coursework.
Which companies hire entry level data platform engineers?
Companies hiring entry level data platform engineers right now include SentiLink, Amazon Web Services, and LendingTree, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The mix typically includes technology firms, financial services companies, and growth-stage startups that are actively building or scaling their data infrastructure and need junior engineers to support that work.
Are there remote entry level data platform engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements for hands-on mentorship. About 67% of entry level data platform engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility will find real options alongside the more traditional in-office positions.
Are these new grad data platform engineer jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior data platform engineer roles posted by employers who explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and treats internship work, academic projects, or a strong portfolio as a genuine substitute for a longer employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level data platform engineers?
Entry Level data platform engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive early-career hiring because they are actively modernizing data infrastructure and need junior engineers who can support pipeline development, cloud migrations, and data reliability work from day one.