Associate Data Engineer, Gradient Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://66degrees.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/JobPosting-Cover.jpg" alt="" width="1400"></p> <h2>Overview of 66degrees</h2> <p>66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.</p> <p>At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.</p></div><h3>Role Overview</h3> <p>The Gradient Specialist program is our differentiator training program that focuses on preparing recent graduates for their careers in technology consulting. Learning from our very own Google Cloud Certified experts, we nurture your talent and accelerate your learning through structured training, hands-on building, and mentorship.&nbsp;</p> <p>Completing this program means you are a GCP Certified 66degrees Specialist prepared for your career at 66degrees guiding enterprises through the age of AI by transforming their data into intelligent solutions that drive real business impact and empower their people to shape the future of work. Are you ready to become our next GCP expert?</p> <p>This exciting opportunity is based out of our Downtown Chicago office.</p> <h3>Responsibilities&nbsp;</h3> <p>A Gradient Specialist’s responsibilities and duties are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Complete the Gradient Development Program training.&nbsp;</li> <li>Pursue and obtain Google Cloud Platform Certifications based on your matched career track.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Work with technical and business leads to transfer global business requirements into sound solutions.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong>&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or similar, graduating in Spring 2027.</li> <li>Programming or scripting experience in any language, Python prefer