Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $141K/yr
... Professional Data Engineer). · Experience with dbt (data build tool) and transformation testing. · Exposure to MLflow or MLOps practices. Education & Soft Skills · Bachelor's or Master's degree in ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $141K/yr
... Professional Data Engineer). · Experience with dbt (data build tool) and transformation testing. · Exposure to MLflow or MLOps practices. Education & Soft Skills · Bachelor's or Master's degree in ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$118K - $141K/yr
Google Professional Data Engineer / ML Engineer * Familiarity with AI model lifecycle management , feature stores , and MLOps best practices . * Demonstrated ability to bridge data engineering and AI ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$118K - $141K/yr
Google Professional Data Engineer / ML Engineer * Familiarity with AI model lifecycle management , feature stores , and MLOps best practices . * Demonstrated ability to bridge data engineering and AI ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$105K - $126K/yr
Certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer , Cloud Architect , or HashiCorp Terraform Associate are preferred. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$105K - $126K/yr
Certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer , Cloud Architect , or HashiCorp Terraform Associate are preferred. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $190K/yr
GCP Professional Data Engineer Certification a plus. * 7+ years of Data Engineering experience with modern cloud data platforms. * 3+ years of leadership experience managing Data Engineering teams.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $190K/yr
GCP Professional Data Engineer Certification a plus. * 7+ years of Data Engineering experience with modern cloud data platforms. * 3+ years of leadership experience managing Data Engineering teams.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $190K/yr
GCP Professional Data Engineer Certification a plus. * 7+ years of Data Engineering experience with modern cloud data platforms. * 3+ years of leadership experience managing Data Engineering teams.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $190K/yr
GCP Professional Data Engineer Certification a plus. * 7+ years of Data Engineering experience with modern cloud data platforms. * 3+ years of leadership experience managing Data Engineering teams.
$35 - $38/hr
Requirements Required Qualifications Atleast 7 plus years of Strong professional experience as a Data Engineer working with large-scale data platforms. Extensive hands-on experience with PySpark.
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$35 - $38/hr
Requirements Required Qualifications Atleast 7 plus years of Strong professional experience as a Data Engineer working with large-scale data platforms. Extensive hands-on experience with PySpark.
$99K - $232K/yr
... Professional Data Engineer - DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) - Informatica Certified Professional - Alation Certified Data Catalog Professional - Collibra Certified Ranger/Steward ...
$99K - $232K/yr
... Professional Data Engineer - DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) - Informatica Certified Professional - Alation Certified Data Catalog Professional - Collibra Certified Ranger/Steward ...
Rosemont, IL · On-site
$99K - $232K/yr
... Professional Data Engineer - DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) - Informatica Certified Professional - Alation Certified Data Catalog Professional - Collibra Certified Ranger/Steward ...
Rosemont, IL · On-site
$99K - $232K/yr
... Professional Data Engineer - DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) - Informatica Certified Professional - Alation Certified Data Catalog Professional - Collibra Certified Ranger/Steward ...
Danville, IL · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL -- window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Danville, IL · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL -- window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Danville, IL · Remote
$100K - $150K/yr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL - window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Danville, IL · Remote
$100K - $150K/yr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL - window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Danville, IL · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL - window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Danville, IL · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL - window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $141K/yr
Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Data Engineer ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$118K - $141K/yr
Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Data Engineer ...
Danville, IL · Remote
$100K - $150K/yr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL -- window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Danville, IL · Remote
$100K - $150K/yr
Technical * 8+ years total professional data engineering experience. * Expert SQL -- window functions, recursive CTEs, query tuning, execution plans. You should be able to look at a slow query and ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
Professional growth in Microsoft technologies and industry-specific analytics. * If you have a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights and thrive in a backend-focused engineering ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
Professional growth in Microsoft technologies and industry-specific analytics. * If you have a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights and thrive in a backend-focused engineering ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
Professional growth in Microsoft technologies and industry-specific analytics. * If you have a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights and thrive in a backend-focused engineering ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
Professional growth in Microsoft technologies and industry-specific analytics. * If you have a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights and thrive in a backend-focused engineering ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
Professional growth in Microsoft technologies and industry-specific analytics. * If you have a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights and thrive in a backend-focused engineering ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
Professional growth in Microsoft technologies and industry-specific analytics. * If you have a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights and thrive in a backend-focused engineering ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
Professional growth in Microsoft technologies and industry-specific analytics. * If you have a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights and thrive in a backend-focused engineering ...
Downers Grove, IL · On-site
$114K - $137K/yr
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$61K - $141K/yr
We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions, from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence. As a Data Engineer ...
$61K - $141K/yr
We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions, from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence. As a Data Engineer ...
O Fallon, IL · On-site
$61K - $141K/yr
We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions, from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence. As a Data Engineer ...
O Fallon, IL · On-site
$61K - $141K/yr
We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions, from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence. As a Data Engineer ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
Required * * 5+ years of professional data engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity * Deep, hands-on experience with Snowflake: warehouse design, performance tuning ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
Required * * 5+ years of professional data engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity * Deep, hands-on experience with Snowflake: warehouse design, performance tuning ...
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| Aspect | Professional Data Engineer | Data Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Certifications like Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, relevant degrees in computer science or data engineering | Degrees in statistics, data science, or related fields; certifications like Certified Data Scientist |
| Work Environment | Designing data pipelines, managing data infrastructure, ensuring data quality | Analyzing data, building models, deriving insights from data |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, data-driven organizations focusing on data infrastructure | Research institutions, analytics firms, companies focusing on predictive modeling |
The Professional Data Engineer primarily focuses on building and maintaining data infrastructure, ensuring data flows efficiently within organizations. In contrast, Data Scientists analyze data to extract insights and develop predictive models. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within data teams.
The most popular types of Data Engineer jobs in Illinois are:
$118K - $141K/yr
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Key Responsibilities
· Pipeline Development – Design, implement, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks (PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake) to ingest structured and semi structured data from multiple sources (APIs, databases, streaming).
· Data Warehousing – Build and maintain cloud data warehouse solutions (Snowflake / Azure Synapse) – design star schemas, fact/dimension tables, and aggregate tables for high performance reporting.
· Data Modeling – Create logical and physical data models for operational and analytical use cases; implement SCD Type 2, slowly changing dimensions, and data vault methodologies where appropriate.
· Performance Tuning – Optimize Spark jobs, SQL queries, and data partitioning strategies to handle petabyte scale data with low latency.
· Governance & Quality – Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and lineage using tools like Great Expectations or custom frameworks; enforce data governance policies (GDPR/CCPA).
· Collaboration – Partner with data analysts, product managers, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
· CI/CD & Automation – Automate deployment of data pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions; maintain infrastructure as code (Terraform) for data resources.
Required Skills & Experience
· Total Experience: 10+ years in data engineering or related roles.
· Cloud Data Platforms: Deep hands on experience with Databricks (notebooks, jobs, clusters, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog) – must have production level work.
· Data Warehousing: Proven experience with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or Redshift) – design, optimisation, and administration.
· Data Modeling: Strong knowledge of dimensional modeling (Kimball/Inmon), relational database design, and experience with tools like ER/Studio or dbt.
· Programming: Expert in Python and SQL – ability to write maintainable, production grade code.
· Big Data: Hands on with Apache Spark (PySpark), distributed computing, and performance tuning.
· Orchestration: Experience with workflow tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or Prefect) for scheduling and monitoring pipelines.
· Version Control: Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis).
· Knowledge of data mesh or data fabric architectures.
· Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
· Databricks certification (e.g., Associate or Professional Data Engineer).
· Experience with dbt (data build tool) and transformation testing.
· Exposure to MLflow or MLOps practices.
Education & Soft Skills
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
· Strong communication skills
· Self starter with a problem solving mindset and ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
Keyword:
Skills: Digital : Snowflake~Digital : Databricks
Experience Required: 10 & Above
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