Senior Data Integration Developer Jobs in Loves Park, IL

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Summary:
The Senior Data Engineer (Databricks Platform) is a senior individual contributor responsible for the hands-on design, development, optimization, and operational support of the enterprise data platform built on Databricks and AWS technologies. This role ensures scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines, models, and integrations that power analytics, reporting, and advanced AI/ML use cases across the organization.

The role brings deep expertise in distributed data processing, Delta Lake architecture, data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and cloud environments (AWS). This role focuses on execution excellence, platform reliability, and technical problem resolution, while collaborating closely with Data Platform Lead, Product, Project Management, Testing, Customer Success, and external development partners.

Responsibilities:

Data Platform Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks (Spark / Delta Lake).
• Build robust ETL/ELT workflows leveraging PySpark and Databricks SQL.
• Implement and support medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
• Design and maintain efficient data models, including 3NF, star schema, and canonical models, as appropriate.
• Support and maintain Data Catalog and Data Governance frameworks to ensure data quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable deployment across environments.
• Collaborate with external partners for development activities and ongoing production support.

Cloud & AWS Environment Support

• Demonstrate hands-on experience with AWS Glue, S3, and Lambda.
• Provide operational support for AWS-hosted infrastructure, including application services, data services, and system integrations.
• Monitor cloud environments for availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency; escalate risks and issues to the Technical Lead when required.
• Support deployment activities and ensure environment readiness in collaboration with DevOps and technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to cloud operational best practices focused on scalability, resilience, security, and incident response.

Testing Support

• Partner with Testing and QA teams to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validation activities by:
• Reviewing test cases for technical accuracy and risk coverage
• Triaging defects identified during testing cycles
• Ensuring test environment readiness and stability
• Provide technical input during release readiness discussions and risk evaluations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Project Managers, QA, DevOps, and external development partners to ensure successful solution delivery and ongoing platform stability.
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with approved architecture and enterprise standards.
• Support secure and reliable integration with internal enterprise systems and data sources.

Compliance & Operational Expectations

• Ensure adherence to all applicable PCI, cGMP, GCP, and regulatory policies.
• Participate in occasional overtime and/or weekend work as required to support critical releases or production needs.
• Maintain consistent attendance and reliable availability as essential functions of the role.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Data Platform Technical Lead or management.

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