Job Summary:
Inspire11 is a modern business and technology consulting firm that values creativity and collaboration. As a Data Engineer, you will design and build data foundations that power analytics and AI, transforming raw data into analysis-ready assets to drive client value.
Responsibilities:
• Design and build scalable data pipelines using Python, PySpark, SQL, and similar frameworks and languages to ingest, transform, and prepare data for analytics and AI use cases.
• Develop AI-first, cloud-native data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and similar modern cloud data platforms.
• Define and build scalable ingestion patterns for structured and unstructured data
• Analyze data structures and sources to define transformation logic and ensure data quality and consistency.
• Implement data models and governance practices, including privacy controls such as PII masking and tokenization.
• Apply software development best practices—including version control, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines—to deliver reliable and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into clear technical designs using source-to-target mapping and logical models.
• Support data consumption needs by creating BI-ready datasets and enabling reporting, dashboards, and AI use cases.
• Engage directly with clients to share progress, provide recommendations, and align on deliverables.
• Explore emerging tech, including practical applications of AI/ML to automate data workflows, improve pipeline observability, and optimize performance.
• Bring a forward-thinking mindset to AI-powered solutions, including agentic solutions and LLM integrations, helping clients and teams navigate what's possible as the AI landscape evolves.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or software development.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience building or maintaining data pipelines.
• Experience with cloud hyperscaler platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with modern cloud data stacks, such as Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Synapse, or Redshift.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, and curiosity to explore their role in data automation and augmentation.
• Experience with data warehouse design, dimensional modeling, or analytical data models.
• Knowledge of software development practices, including Git, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Awareness of data governance and security principles, including privacy, cataloging, and compliance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent training and project experience.
Company:
Inspire11 is a service, digital, and management consulting firm dedicated to making an impact for clients, employees, and communities. It is a sub-organization of Insight. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Chicago, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.