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Data Optimization Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

You will also play a key role in identifying data quality issues, optimizing ingestion processes, and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: * Assist clients in ...

You will also play a key role in identifying data quality issues, optimizing ingestion processes, and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: * Assist clients in ...

You will also play a key role in identifying data quality issues, optimizing ingestion processes, and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities: * Assist clients in ...

Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to support ongoing projects. * Assist in developing and optimizing data pipelines. * Generate reports and visualizations to communicate insights ...

This role is a critical driver of CNA's brand presence and business growth, building scalable, data ... Oversee the development and optimization of external communications across email, social media ...

This role is a critical driver of CNA's brand presence and business growth, building scalable, data ... Oversee the development and optimization of external communications across email, social media ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141K/yr

... deployments. * Assist with the deployment, monitoring, and support of production data and AI ... Experience building and optimizing large-scale data pipelines. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes ...

... and optimizing the region's HR systems. This Region Data Migration Lead requires ensuring data ... Support local entities: Assist local entities in converting current data categories to new ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for data optimization assistant in Chicago, IL is $19.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $22.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Data Optimization Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,824 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

$100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


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