Associate Data Engineer, Gradient Specialist
Chicago · USD 70,000-75,000 · Posted Oct 8, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- Chicago
- Salary
- USD 70,000-75,000 · Base salary
About the role
- The Gradient Specialist program is a training initiative designed to prepare recent graduates for careers in technology consulting.
- Participants will learn from Google Cloud Certified experts through structured training, hands-on building, and mentorship to become GCP Certified 66degrees Specialists.
Responsibilities
- Complete the Gradient Development Program training.
- Pursue and obtain Google Cloud Platform Certifications based on your matched career track.
- Work with technical and business leads to transfer global business requirements into sound solutions.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or similar, graduating in Spring 2027.
- Programming or scripting experience in any language, Python preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to use analytical skills to solve complex problems.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to commit to our Gradient Specialist Program and the technical career that follows.
Workplace
- This opportunity is based out of the Downtown Chicago office.
Skills
- Python
- Google Cloud Platform
- Data Science
- Statistics
- Computer Science
