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Junior Data Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Description Our Data Engineering team designs, builds, and supports the data systems that power our proprietary trading business. This smaller, focused team works closely with software developers ...

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Description Our Data Engineering team designs, builds, and supports the data systems that power our proprietary trading business. This smaller, focused team works closely with software developers ...

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Description Our Data Engineering team designs, builds, and supports the data systems that power our proprietary trading business. This smaller, focused team works closely with software developers ...

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Junior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141K/yr

Description Our Data Engineering team designs, builds, and supports the data systems that power our proprietary trading business. This smaller, focused team works closely with software developers ...

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Data Engineer III

Chicago, IL · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

Mentors and coaches junior data engineers and ensures data engineering best-practices. * Ability and flexibility to coordinate and work with teams distributed across time zones (US, EU, IN, APAC), as ...

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Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL

$109K - $148K/yr

Mentor and support junior data engineers through code reviews, pairing, and guidance on design and implementation. * Perform performance tuning, cost optimization, and reliability improvements in ...

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

Mentor and support junior data engineers through code reviews, pairing, and guidance on design and implementation. * Perform performance tuning, cost optimization, and reliability improvements in ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$118K - $141K/yr

... to junior developers Preferred Job Qualifications: • Experience in machine learning and general data science • Data visualization • Understanding of the healthcare industry • Azure, Google ...

Sr. Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

The role involves designing and developing data solutions using Azure technologies, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Staff Data Scientist

Westchester, IL · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

Perform feature engineering, data validation, and quality assurance across large, complex datasets ... Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, and contribute to best practices across the data ...

Lead Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75 - $85/hr

Lead Data Engineer Industry: Transportation / Technology Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Preferred ... Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership on complex initiatives. * Troubleshoot ...

Enterprise Data Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$140K - $180K/yr

Engineering Standards and Automation * Implement source control, peer review, automated testing ... Ensure data platforms and integrations meet firm security policies, client confidentiality ...

JR DATA ENGINEER

Chicago, IL · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Client POSITION BI Lahey Health JR DATA ENGINEER LOCATION Remote- Must work 8-5 EST Looking for ... Must be junior (less than 6 years of experience) Job Details: o Develop and implement a HIPAA ...

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JR DATA ENGINEER

Chicago, IL · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Client POSITION BI Lahey Health JR DATA ENGINEER LOCATION Remote- Must work 8-5 EST Looking for ... Must be junior (less than 6 years of experience) Job Details: o Develop and implement a HIPAA ...

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Perform feature engineering, data validation, and quality assurance across large, complex datasets ... Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, and contribute to best practices across the data ...

Staff Data Scientist

Westchester, IL · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

Perform feature engineering, data validation, and quality assurance across large, complex datasets ... Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, and contribute to best practices across the data ...

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How much do junior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in Chicago, IL is $74,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $82,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior data engineer?

A Junior Data Engineer is an entry-level role focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting data integration, and ensuring efficient data flow within an organization. They work with databases, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and cloud platforms to help store, process, and analyze data. Junior Data Engineers collaborate with senior engineers and data analysts to optimize data infrastructure and improve performance. They typically have knowledge of SQL, Python, and big data tools like Spark or Hadoop. This role serves as a foundation for advancing into senior data engineering positions.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior data engineer?

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will likely spend your days assisting with data pipeline development, performing basic data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks, and helping maintain and troubleshoot databases. You may also be responsible for supporting data quality checks, writing simple scripts, and documenting your processes to help senior engineers and data analysts. Collaboration is key, as you'll often work closely with team members to understand project requirements and integrate feedback. This role offers the chance to build technical skills on real-world projects while gaining mentorship from experienced engineers.

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Infographic showing various Junior Data Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 79% In-person, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,020 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

Junior Data Engineer

TransMarket Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Who We Are
Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create.
TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise.
Description
Our Data Engineering team designs, builds, and supports the data systems that power our proprietary trading business. This smaller, focused team works closely with software developers, traders, operations, and accounting/finance teams to make high-quality data accessible, reliable, and actionable across the firm. You will help develop production-quality pipelines, services, databases, and tools that support trading operations, reporting, research, and automation. The role offers a high degree of ownership and hands-on learning, with exposure to Python, SQL, Linux, APIs, data modeling, and financial systems. The components you work on will help ensure that critical business and trading data is accurate, timely, and dependable.
Responsibilities
  • Work with senior developers to assist in and learn all facets of data engineering and development applied to the business
  • Develop, code, maintain, and support production-quality components for global proprietary trading
  • Develop expertise in data engineering principles, Python, SQL, and high-performance finance systems
  • Collaborate with technology, software, trading, business, and accounting/finance teams

Requirements
  • BA/BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong Python skills
  • Proficiency with SQL and relational database design
  • Comfort working in a Linux environment
  • Source control with Git
  • Knowledge of RESTful API design
  • Docker/containerization
  • This position requires physical presence and is on-site (no remote work)

Good to have
  • C++
  • Workflow orchestration (Airflow)
  • Experience integrating LLMs or AI tooling into engineering workflows
  • Exposure to financial markets, trading operations, or clearing
  • Dashboard design and data visualization

Benefits
We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.
TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.