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Above Lending

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$110K - $150K/yr

We are not hiring remote candidates at this time. What You'll Do * Build and own end-to-end data ... Understand the underlying database technology: execution plans, indexing, clustering, and storage ...

Above Lending

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$110K - $150K/yr

We are not hiring remote candidates at this time. What You'll Do * Build and own end-to-end data ... Understand the underlying database technology: execution plans, indexing, clustering, and storage ...

Northern Base

ServiceNow Architect

Chicago, IL · Remote

$73 - $91.75/hr

Remote (USA) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 10-15 Years Visa Type: USC / GC Only Must-Have Skills: * ServiceNow Architecture & End-to-End Solution Design * ITIS - CMDB, Incident ...

pace systems, inc.

Be Seen First

Senior ServiceNow Architect - ITOM / ITAM

Naperville, IL · Remote

$110 - $140/hr

Design scalable solutions across CMDB, Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management, Software Asset ... Ability to work effectively in a remote delivery environment. Certification Requirements

System One

Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Itasca, IL · Remote

$111K - $151K/yr

... vendors, and remote hands, and use standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems Required Skills * Direct experience with physical data center operations (rack-and-stack ...

System One

Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Itasca, IL · Remote

$111K - $151K/yr

... vendors, and remote hands, and use standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems Required Skills * Direct experience with physical data center operations (rack-and-stack ...

System One

Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Itasca, IL · Remote

$111K - $151K/yr

... vendors, and remote hands, and use standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems Required Skills * Direct experience with physical data center operations (rack-and-stack ...

System One

Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Itasca, IL · Remote

$111K - $151K/yr

... vendors, and remote hands, and use standard tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB, and DCIM systems Required Skills * Direct experience with physical data center operations (rack-and-stack ...

Performacentric

Full Stack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Remote (Preferred: Philippines, Latin America, or North America) Employment Type: Full-Time / ... Database Development * Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases. * Develop efficient queries ...

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How much do remote database jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote database in Chicago, IL is $54.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.81 and $61.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote database?

A Remote Database job involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases from a remote location. Professionals in this role handle data security, performance tuning, backups, and troubleshooting without being physically present at the organization's site. Remote database administrators (DBAs) and developers use cloud-based tools and VPNs to access and manage databases securely. This job requires expertise in database management systems (DBMS) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB. It offers flexibility, but strong communication skills and reliable internet connectivity are essential for success.

What does a remote database do?

In a Remote Database position, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring database performance, running backups, managing user access, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing queries for efficiency. You may also be tasked with implementing security measures, applying updates and patches, and supporting data migration or integration projects. Collaboration with developers, IT support, and sometimes business analysts via virtual meetings and project management tools is common. This role requires proactive communication and strong documentation skills to ensure smooth workflows and maintain the reliability of critical data systems. By managing these key tasks, you help support an organization's digital infrastructure from anywhere.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a remote database?

To thrive as a Remote Database professional, you should have strong skills in database management, SQL and/or NoSQL query languages, backup and recovery procedures, and relevant educational or certification backgrounds such as a degree in computer science or certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate. Familiarity with tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, and cloud database platforms is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and self-motivation are important soft skills since the role is remote and often requires independent work. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient database performance, data integrity, and success while collaborating virtually with technical teams.

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Infographic showing various Remote Database job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,819 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Senior Data Engineer

Above Lending

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company helping everyday Americans break the cycle of high-cost debt and move toward a stronger financial future. Through customized lending solutions, competitive rates, and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help our clients achieve financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible; backed by a culture grounded in compliance and ethics, and technology built around the people we serve.

We are growing quickly, and we are looking for new collaborators to help us reach the next level. If you want to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization where helping people is the number one goal, we want to hear from you.


We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who operates like an owner and thinks like a Systems Engineer.

This is a deeply hands-on role. You'll spend the majority of your time writing SQL, building pipelines, and working directly with raw data. Beyond pure engineering, we expect some experience in database upkeep and maintenance, as well as the ability to analyze data - spotting patterns, questioning results, and understanding what the numbers actually mean. You'll take ambiguous problems, break them down, and deliver reliable, scalable solutions without step-by-step guidance.

Strong candidates will be comfortable with messy source data, incomplete documentation, and figuring things out. If you need heavy direction or clean inputs to do your best work, this role likely isn't the right fit.

This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL. We are not hiring remote candidates at this time. 
What You'll Do
  • Build and own end-to-end data pipelines (ingestion → staging → marts) using Snowflake, Airflow, Fivetran, and DBT.
  • Work directly with raw data. Identify issues and implement fixes in base and staging layers before they propagate downstream.
  • Design data models that are simple, scalable, and trusted by the business.
  • Write advanced, high-performance SQL.
  • Understand the underlying database technology: execution plans, indexing, clustering, and storage behavior.
  • Debug data issues deeply, tracing problems across systems.
  • Use Python for ETL automation, scripting.
  • Build and enforce data quality checks that prevent bad data from reaching consumers.
  • Monitor pipelines proactively and resolve issues.
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience - including administration or support. 
  • Fintech or similarly data-intensive environments preferred.
  • Expert-level SQL: joins, window functions, performance trade-offs.
  • Proven experience building data models and marts from raw, imperfect source data.
  • Solid Python skills applied to practical data engineering problems.
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Airflow, Fivetran, and DBT.
  • A high bar for data quality - you don't trust a number until you've validated it.
  • The ability to operate independently, make decisions under ambiguity, and follow problems through to resolution.
What Sets You Apart
  • You've debugged data issues others couldn't explain.
  • You've worked with poorly documented or unreliable source systems and made them usable.
  • You've said "this number is wrong" - and proved it.
  • You care about correctness as much as performance.
  • You default to solving problems, not escalating them.
This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role. The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience, skills and abilities.
Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending’s success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.
 
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