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Walker Consultants

Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$85K - $120K/yr

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who wants to grow into data platform, backend, and cloud engineering responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Review and improve existing backend/data ...

Walker Consultants

Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$85K - $120K/yr

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who wants to grow into data platform, backend, and cloud engineering responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Review and improve existing backend/data ...

Walker Consultants

Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who wants to grow into data platform, backend, and cloud engineering responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Review and improve existing backend/data ...

Northern Trust

Cloud Data Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL

$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 ...

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Northern Trust

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 ...

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Cccis

Sr. Manager Data Platform

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

The Role CCC is looking for a Senior Manager of the CCC data platform that will lead a team of diversely skilled database engineers who architect, build, and maintain various data technologies for ...

Accordion

Vice President, Data Platform

Chicago, IL · On-site

$112K - $200K/yr

About the Role and You Lead end-to-end delivery of modern data platforms for our clients-owning scope, schedule, budget, and outcomes. You'll run agile delivery teams, guide medallion/lakehouse ...

AbbVie

Director, BTS Data Platforms

North Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Develop and guide delivery of comprehensive data platform solutions that address prioritized business problems and innovation needs. Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior domain ...

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To thrive as a Data Platform Engineer, you need strong expertise in database management, data modeling, and proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, or Java, usually supported by a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), and certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help you work effectively with cross-functional teams and address complex data challenges. These abilities ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable data infrastructure that supports business intelligence and analytics needs.

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A Data Platform is a collection of technologies and tools that enable organizations to collect, store, process, manage, and analyze large volumes of data from various sources. It typically includes databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and tools for data integration, analytics, and visualization. Data platforms help businesses make data-driven decisions by providing a unified and scalable environment for handling all their data needs.
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Data Platform Engineer

Christ Panos Foods Corporation

Itasca, IL • On-site

$100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 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

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