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Data Engineer Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$118K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer Location: Chicago, Ill Openings: 1 Type: Permanent hire The Client is searching for an experienced data engineer. This person will be responsible for building and managing an array of ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$134K/yr

The Overview We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. In this role, you will enhance our data platform, developing and optimizing data pipelines that ...

Data Engineer

Virginia, IL · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

... DevOps. What we are Hiring: Exceptional Data Engineers to ensure data availability (movement, modification, and storage) with Software Engineers and Data Scientists ensuring deployments and ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141K/yr

The Data Engineer will be responsible for the collection, storage, processing, and transformation of large volumes of data to make it accessible, reliable, and usable for analysis and decision-making ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The Data Engineer will be responsible for the collection, storage, processing, and transformation of large volumes of data to make it accessible, reliable, and usable for analysis and decision-making ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

The Data Engineer will be responsible for the collection, storage, processing, and transformation of large volumes of data to make it accessible, reliable, and usable for analysis and decision-making ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL

$125K - $200K/yr

The Data Engineer will be responsible for the collection, storage, processing, and transformation of large volumes of data to make it accessible, reliable, and usable for analysis and decision-making ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141K/yr

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Engineer to join our Chicago team. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge environment that enables IMC to continue to be at the ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Engineer to join our Chicago team. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge environment that enables IMC to continue to be at the ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Engineer to join our Chicago team. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge environment that enables IMC to continue to be at the ...

Data Engineer

Oak Brook, IL

$115K - $138K/yr

Working experience with DevOps processes and workflows. * Working experience with data governance and security standards. * Strong organizational skills. * Strong documentation skills. * Ability to ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Engineer to join our Chicago team. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting‑edge environment that enables IMC to continue to be at ...

Data Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$113K - $135K/yr

You will partner closely with the BI & Analytics Developer(s) and business stakeholders to ensure the underlying data is accurate, well-governed, and structured to support self-service reporting and ...

Data Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Working experience with DevOps processes and workflows. * Working experience with data governance and security standards. * Strong organizational skills. * Strong documentation skills. * Ability to ...

Data Engineer

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Job Summary The Data Engineer plays a crucial, cross-functional role here at Magid. This is a high-visibility role where your efforts will have impact on all levels of the organization. Our work ...

Data Engineer Software Developer

Shiloh, IL · On-site

$106K - $128K/yr

The Leidos Digital Modernization Group seeks a Data Engineer Software Developer for the Global Solution Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract, under the Global Automations & Intelligent ...

Data Engineer Software Developer

Shiloh, IL · On-site

$106K - $128K/yr

The Leidos Digital Modernization Group seeks a Data Engineer Software Developer for the Global Solution Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract, under the Global Automations & Intelligent ...

Data Engineer

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$116K - $140K/yr

Job Summary The Data Engineer plays a crucial, cross-functional role here at Magid. This is a high-visibility role where your efforts will have impact on all levels of the organization. Our work ...

Data Engineer III

Chicago, IL · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

McDonald's is hiring a Data Engineer III focused on Data Clean Room data ingestion, curation, and analytics . This role sits within Product Engineering & Delivery under Data Clean rooms team and ...

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Data Engineer Developer information

What is the difference between Data Engineer Developer vs Data Analyst?

AspectData Engineer DeveloperData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related; often certifications in cloud or big data toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Math, or related; certifications in data visualization or analysis tools
Work EnvironmentBuilds data pipelines, manages databases, works with cloud platformsAnalyzes data, creates reports, visualizes insights for business decisions
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, e-commerceMarketing, finance, retail, consulting

While Data Engineer Developers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, Data Analysts interpret data to provide actionable insights. Both roles require strong technical skills but serve different stages of the data lifecycle.

Is a data engineer a developer?

A data engineer is a type of developer who specializes in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, and infrastructure for data storage and processing. They often work with programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala, and use tools such as Apache Spark or Hadoop. While both roles involve coding, data engineers focus on data architecture and systems rather than application development.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Data Engineer Developer jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Data Engineer Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Data Engineer Developer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

DevSelect
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees

$118K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Title: Data Engineer
Location: Chicago, Ill
Openings: 1
Type: Permanent hire

The Client is searching for an experienced data engineer. This person will be responsible for building and managing an array of data acquisition services. The Ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with software development lifecycles, working with cloud architecture, and development within a software team.
Responsibilities include data mining, web scraping, cleaning and organizing the data into both SQL and NoSQL databases. Further responsibilities will include building efficient APIs to communicate the data and managing continual data ingestion.
Required Job Qualifications:
•At least 4 years experience with python development and database management in a Linux environment
•Expertise in relational database architecture and efficient SQL. Experience with managing databases in Azure is a plus as well as Neo4j graph databases.
•Development of RESTful APIs
•Distributed computing (Spark or similar)
•Ability to provide guidance on data security issues
•Writing and maintaining clear and reproducible documentation for all services and projects will be required.
•Strong general communication and interpersonal skill
•Capable of providing guidance to junior developers
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Experience in machine learning and general data science
•Data visualization
•Understanding of the healthcare industry
•Azure, Google, AWS or other cloud-platform experience
•SDLC Tools & Processes: JIRA, Docker, Git-flow, Puppet, or similar
Education Requirements:
•B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.