Insurance Data Engineer Jobs in Western Springs, IL

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What You Will Do:
Guidehouse seeks a Data Engineer with some AI experience to support in building, optimizing, and maintaining data pipelines, AI solutions, and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, AI solutions, CI/CD, and version control, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions.

• Design, develop, test and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for ingesting, transforming, and loading data from diverse sources (SQL, R, Python).

• AI experience with prompt engineering, machine learning, agentic AI and RAG concepts

• Build and optimize data architectures and models to support analytics, reporting, and operational needs.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows using tools such Git.

• Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions leveraging Azure Functions, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Collaborate with DBAs and application developers to design and integrate data models, stored procedures, and APIs.

• Ensure data quality and integrity through validation, monitoring, and logging.

• Successfully juggle multiple tasks across different priorities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring high availability and reliability.

• Document data flows, processes, and technical solutions for knowledge sharing and compliance.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, cloud, and DevOps.

What You Will Need:

• U.S. Citizenship/ Green Card is required and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST".

• A bachelor's degree is required.

• FIVE (5) years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles.

• Experience in programming languages and technologies, including Java, Python, SQL, and PySpark, as well as API development (RESTful and SOAP).

• Experience with Co-Pilot and CodeX.

• Experience designing and developing data pipelines and ETL processes.

• Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB, including stored procedure development.

• Experience working with Databricks.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines, such as Gi and, GitHub.

• Experience operating in Agile development environments.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting federal programs and/or large-scale data modernization projects.

• Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools, including Git, Jira, and Confluence.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Kibana, Tableau).

• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance in federal environments.

• Experience with microservices, Spring Boot, and integration of AI/ML components.

• Previous consulting experience

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.