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Director Databricks Data Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Data Engineer (Databricks on AWS)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer (Databricks on AWS) Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only) Work Arrangement: Mostly Remote ( Must be available for an onsite interview and occasional meetings in Downtown Chicago ...

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Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

You'll partner with your manager and Machine Learning Engineers to architect, design and build our Databricks data platform and our Databricks MCP connector. iM Responsible For... * Using PySpark to ...

S. are leveraging the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to securely deliver AI's potential to every audience, at scale. Our Field Engineering team is hiring a dynamic Solutions Architecture ...

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

You'll partner with your manager and Machine Learning Engineers to architect, design and build our Databricks data platform and our Databricks MCP connector. iM Responsible For... * Using PySpark to ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

Must be strong on Complex sql queries and Databricks Seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Databricks to design, optimize, and deliver scalable cloud-based ...

Senior Data Quality Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Data Quality Engineer with strong experience in Python, SQL, and automated ... in a Databricks environment. Key Responsibilities: • Build and maintain automated testing ...

Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and ... Databricks Data Engineer Associate] is a plus - Designing and implementing thorough data ...

Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and ... Databricks Data Engineer Associate] is a plus - Designing and implementing thorough data ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Pipeline DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines in Databricks using Spark and Delta Lake Build and optimize ELT/ETL processes for ...

Azure Data Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141K/yr

ADF Databricks Python SQL Retail experience would be helpful, but not required Job Title: Azure Data Engineer Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Engineer to design, build, and ...

... Databricks Data Engineer Associate] is a plus - Designing and implementing thorough data ... At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship ...

... Databricks Data Engineer Associate] is a plus - Designing and implementing thorough data ... At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director databricks data engineer in Chicago, IL is $200,579.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $145,800.00 and $260,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Data Engineer (Databricks on AWS)

Optime Tech

Chicago, IL • On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

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Job description

Data Engineer (Databricks on AWS)

Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only)

Work Arrangement: Mostly Remote (Must be available for an onsite interview and occasional meetings in Downtown Chicago)

Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Employment Type: W2 Opportunity Only (No C2C / No 1099)

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Databricks on AWS to design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale data engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing scalable data pipelines, implementing modern cloud-based data architectures, and working with large-scale distributed data processing technologies.

Candidates must already be local to the Chicago, IL area, as the role requires availability for an onsite interview and occasional meetings in Downtown Chicago.

Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of IT experience with a strong Data Engineering background.
  • 4–6+ years of recent hands-on experience designing, building, and scaling enterprise data pipelines.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including:
    • Apache Spark
    • Delta Lake
    • Unity Catalog
  • Strong experience with AWS services, including:
    • Amazon S3
    • IAM
    • AWS Networking
  • Strong proficiency in:
    • SQL
    • Python
    • Data Modeling
    • Distributed Processing
  • Experience building modern cloud-based Data Engineering solutions.
  • Strong experience developing ETL pipelines and enterprise data integration solutions.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Delta Live Tables (DLT)
  • Databricks SQL
  • Workflow Orchestration
  • Apache Airflow
  • CI/CD
  • DevOps
  • Terraform
  • Lakehouse Architecture
  • Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Additional Information
  • Local candidates to the Chicago, IL area only.
  • Must be available for an onsite interview in Downtown Chicago.
  • This is a W2 Contract-to-Hire opportunity