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Contract Data Platform Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

The Cloud Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and evolving a scalable, secure, reliable and high-performance cloud-based data platform that enables data ...

Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

The Cloud Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and evolving a scalable, secure, reliable and high-performance cloud-based data platform that enables data ...

Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

The Cloud Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and evolving a scalable, secure, reliable and high-performance cloud-based data platform that enables data ...

Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

The Cloud Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and evolving a scalable, secure, reliable and high-performance cloud-based data platform that enables data ...

Occasional international travel required Job Duration: Long Term Contract Job Summary: We are ... Background as a Data Scientist with strong engineering skills or a Full Stack Engineer with AI ...

Occasional international travel required Job Duration: Long Term Contract Job Summary: We are ... Background as a Data Scientist with strong engineering skills or a Full Stack Engineer with AI ...

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What is the difference between Contract Data Platform Engineer vs Contract Data Engineer?

AspectContract Data Platform EngineerContract Data Engineer
Primary FocusBuilding and maintaining data infrastructure and platformsDeveloping and optimizing data pipelines and workflows
Skills & CertificationsCloud platforms, data architecture, scripting, certifications like AWS or GCPSQL, ETL tools, programming languages, data modeling
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with data platform teams, cloud environments, infrastructure focusWorks on data pipelines, analytics, and data processing tasks
Industry UsageUsed in organizations with complex data infrastructure needsCommon in data-driven companies focusing on data analysis and reporting

The Contract Data Platform Engineer primarily focuses on designing and maintaining data infrastructure and platforms, often working with cloud services and architecture. In contrast, the Contract Data Engineer concentrates on developing data pipelines and processing workflows. Both roles require strong data skills, but their focus areas differ, making them suitable for different project needs within data teams.

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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Our Team as a Data Platform Engineer!
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Engineer to manage, optimize, and modernize our enterprise data ecosystem. This role is responsible for the administration and support of Microsoft SQL Server environments, business intelligence platforms, cloud-based data integration services, and enterprise reporting solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong database administration expertise with hands-on experience in data engineering, ETL development, analytics, and cloud data platforms. You will play a key role in ensuring data availability, reliability, performance, and scalability while enabling business users to make data-driven decisions through modern reporting and visualization tools.
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Compensation: Starting salary of $100,000.
Key Responsibilities
SQL Server Administration & Performance Management
  • Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Azure Managed Instance environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and migration projects.
  • Monitor database performance and proactively optimize queries, indexes, and server resources.
  • Implement and manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
  • Ensure database security, compliance, and data integrity.

Data Integration & ETL Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
  • Build and support cloud-based data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
  • Develop and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes from multiple source systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data quality and integration issues.

Business Intelligence & Analytics
  • Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular and Multidimensional models.
  • Create and manage enterprise semantic layers, dimensions, measures, and KPIs.
  • Create and optimize stored procedures
  • Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.

Reporting & Visualization
  • Develop, maintain, and support SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports and reporting environments.
  • Support Tableau Cloud environments, including data sources, extracts, dashboards, reporting, permissions, and performance optimization.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy of metrics across enterprise reporting platforms.
  • Power BI administration and report creation

Cloud Data Platform Support
  • Support modernization initiatives involving Azure-based data services and analytics solutions.
  • Assist with migration of legacy BI and ETL processes to cloud-native architectures.
  • Implement best practices for performance, scalability, monitoring, and governance.

Collaboration & Documentation
  • Work closely with business users, analysts, developers, and IT teams to deliver data solutions.
  • Document data architectures, processes, standards, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in project planning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
  • Strong experience with:
  • SQL Server Administration
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
  • SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
  • Tableau Cloud administration, including managing extracts
  • Row-level Security (RLS) across Tableau and SQL Server
  • Advanced SQL development and performance tuning skills.
  • Experience designing and supporting ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing solutions.
  • Strong experience with building Tableau and SQL measures such as prior year and point-in-time metrics
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or other Azure data services.
  • Experience with data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and semantic layer design.
  • Experience supporting enterprise reporting and self-service analytics platforms.
  • Familiarity with Tableau administration and governance best practices.

Key Skills
  • Microsoft SQL Server & Azure SQL MI Administration
  • Performance Tuning & Optimization
  • SSIS Package Development
  • Azure Data Factory Pipeline Development
  • SSAS Tabular & Multidimensional Modeling
  • SSRS Report Development
  • Tableau Cloud Administration & Support
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics

Salary Description
Starting Salary: $100,000