Data Engineer

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing financial services organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys building in a developing data environment, contributing to a modern cloud-based platform, and helping shape the next phase of the team’s capabilities. You will work closely with key data stakeholders in a nimble setting where initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability are highly valued.Responsibilities:• Design and support data workflows that collect, refine, and deliver information across a contemporary cloud ecosystem.• Develop and enhance scalable data pipelines using Python and automated ingestion platforms such as Fivetran or comparable tools.• Model and transform datasets within Snowflake to enable reliable analytics and downstream business intelligence reporting.• Collaborate closely with the data architect to expand and improve the organization’s overall data infrastructure.• Contribute to reporting readiness by preparing curated datasets for visualization tools including Power BI and Sigma.• Monitor pipeline performance and resolve data issues to maintain accuracy, consistency, and dependable delivery.• Assess emerging technologies and recommend practical additions to the data stack as business needs evolve.• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment where priorities can shift and new tooling may be introduced regularly.