Build and scale enterprise data pipelines as a Senior Data Engineer in a hybrid Chicago role.

Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex data pipelines and storage solutions
Mentor teammates and peers with technical guidance and expertise
Assess and recommend new data technologies and tooling to improve efficiency
Partner with data scientists to optimize and scale machine learning workflows
Develop advanced data transformations and aggregation processes
Establish and drive data engineering best practices and team standards
Participate in cross-functional project planning and execution
Manage and optimize cloud resources and costs for data processing
Improve data quality, data lineage, and metadata management
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and prioritize data needs for strategic initiatives

6+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or a related field
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; expert proficiency in alternative general programming languages considered
Extensive experience with data orchestration tools such as Prefect or Airflow
Strong experience with dbt and data warehouse technologies including Snowflake and BigQuery, or data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark
Extensive experience with version control systems and CI/CD tools
Hands-on experience with one major cloud platform required; Azure preferred
Leadership skills for mentoring and guiding junior team members
Problem-solving skills for complex data engineering challenges
Effective communication across cross-functional teams
Project management abilities for overseeing multiple data projects

Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse verbally over the phone and in-person
Ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions accurately
Ability to see well enough to use a computer and read written communications
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 15 pounds for moving documents, supplies, and materials
May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure
Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law for otherwise qualified employees with a known disability

Sr Data Engineer

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