Research Fellowship for Junior Data Engineer

Description

Job Summary: This position is for individuals beginning their technology career and wishing to work on data, science, and public health projects with social impact, contributing to national strategic initiatives. Key Highlights: 1. Work on data, science, and public health projects 2. Social impact work and public policy engagement 3. Development in an environment handling sensitive data Are you starting your technology career and interested in projects combining **data, science, public health, and social impact**? Do you possess technical curiosity, eagerness to learn, and responsibility to work in environments dealing with sensitive data? Then this opportunity is for you. This role enables direct involvement in nationally strategic projects with significant impact on the Brazilian Ministry of Health, focusing on structuring, integrating, and advancing data governance and infrastructure for health. You will contribute to foundational initiatives supporting public policies, health surveillance, scientific research, and technological innovation, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, partner institutions, and national programs, within a context demanding high technical, scientific, and institutional responsibility. This position is **strictly IN-PERSON**, located at CIDACS headquarters in the **Bahia Technology Park – Tecnocentro Building, Rua Mundo 121, Trobogy**. The research fellowship is administered by the Fiocruz Support Foundation \- FIOTEC **Responsibilities and Duties** * Support research and formatting, extraction, and analysis of datasets that underpin research on large-scale database linkage and geocoding; * Support specification, development, deployment, and maintenance of address database solutions; * Assist in executing data linkage routines for research purposes, identifying the most suitable solutions; * Help document technical systems, workflows, and procedures; * Contribute to basic testing (functional and integration) and validation of data integration tasks; * Adhere to information security best practices, confidentiality, and ethical use of sensitive data; * Participate in fixing bugs, implementing improvements, and performing minor enhancements to existing systems; * Collaborate integrally with developers, data engineers, architects, and ICT teams. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed undergraduate degree in **Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering**, or related fields. **BASIC KNOWLEDGE** * Knowledge of **programming logic and data structures**. * Familiarity with at least one programming language (preferably **Python**). * Experience with distributed computing solutions (Spark and Elasticsearch). * Understanding of **relational databases** (e.g., PostgreSQL or similar). * Familiarity with **Git** for code versioning. * Basic knowledge of **REST APIs** and system integration. **INTERPERSONAL SKILLS** * Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from more experienced professionals. * Organizational ability and responsibility in task execution. * Capacity to work collaboratively and follow technical guidance. * Curiosity, proactivity, and interest in continuous professional development. * Attention to detail and commitment to quality. **DESIRABLE BUT NOT MANDATORY** **OTHER QUALIFICATIONS** * Prior experience (internships, scientific initiation, or academic projects) in data engineering or data analysis. * Familiarity with scientific methodology. * Familiarity with health-related databases and address attributes. * Familiarity with geospatial analysis. * Basic knowledge of **Python**. * Familiarity with **Docker**. * Introductory knowledge of **Linux**. * Interest in data, data science, health, or bioinformatics. * Basic understanding of the **LGPD** (Brazilian General Data Protection Law) and information security. * Basic technical English for reading documentation. * Interest in learning about **containers, pipelines, and data platforms**. **Additional Information** The offered research fellowship ranges from R$ 3\.500,00 to R$ 4\.500,00, depending on the candidate's education level and experience. The fellowship is administered by FIOTEC under the WT \- Clima project, where you will join a multidisciplinary, engaged, and motivated team striving to achieve the project’s objectives. CIDACS conducts studies and research based on interdisciplinary projects arising from linking large volumes of data to broaden understanding of social and environmental determinants and policies affecting population health.