Day Shift Python Data Analyst Jobs in Niles, IL (NOW HIRING)

We're looking for a highly motivated Enterprise Data Analyst who enjoys building modern data solutions that drive strategic business decisions. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges, takes ownership from concept to delivery, and enjoys working with the latest cloud, AI, and analytics technologies. As part of our growing Data & Analytics team, you'll design scalable data pipelines, develop enterprise data models, automate reporting processes, and deliver executive dashboards that provide meaningful business insights. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Snowflake, dbt, Python, Power BI, and AI-powered development tools such as Snowflake Cortex, Claude, and OpenAI Codex to accelerate development and improve productivity. If you're passionate about turning data into actionable intelligence and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work directly influences business outcomes, we'd love to meet you. This is a full-time, onsite position based at our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois.

• Professional Mindset: Highly self-driven individual who thrives on executing tasks independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining strong collaborative alignment with the team.
• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or business intelligence development roles.
• Core Technologies: Expert-level proficiency with Snowflake (including advanced SQL optimization) and dbt (model development, testing, and deployment).
• Reporting Tools: Practical, hands-on experience building semantic layers and interactive dashboards in Power BI.
• Scripting: Advanced programming skills in Python for data manipulation
• Data Sources: Proven track record of developing code to extract, transform, and load data from ERP, Billing, CRM, and core business applications.
• AI Toolkit: Direct experience using generative AI utilities (e.g., Snowflake Cortex, Claude, Codex) to write and optimize data code efficiently.
• ELT & Data Modeling: Write, optimize, and maintain complex dbt models and SQL transformations directly within Snowflake to support reporting needs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a "can-do" attitude

We focus on candidates that display our "ACE" factor - Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation: 

$80,000 - $120,000

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks' vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

MOTIVATED.....make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs - from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today's global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED... you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment - we'd like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

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