Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Chicago, IL - Onsite- Need Local


Job Description

Senior Data Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance data solutions focused on Data Centralization, Governance, and Integrity. This is a highly technical role requiring expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) native services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc) to build automated, cost-efficient, and complex data pipelines. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader, making key architectural decisions, implementing robust data frameworks, and mentoring junior engineers. This position requires a strong commitment to working full-time onsite (with potential remote flexibility on Fridays) and leveraging data engineering expertise to drive business insights and analytics.



Key Requirements

• Experience & Education:
  • 5-6 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a comparable Business Intelligence role.
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Cloud & Pipeline Expertise (Required):
  • Proficiency with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) offering is required
  • Expertise in designing and building large-scale, automated data pipelines using GCP native services (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc ).
  • Experience with Terraform to create and maintain intermediate to advanced infrastructure-as-code scripts is a plus
• Database & Coding Skills:
  • 4-5 years minimum experience with relational databases ( MS-SQL, Postgres, or Oracle ).
  • 3-4 years of experience with NoSQL databases ( Capella or MongoDB ).
  • 2-3 years of experience with Python or a similar language.
  • bility to work with multi-statement complex queries and enhance performance/troubleshoot issues.
• rchitecture & Governance:
  • Proven ability to make key architectural decisions related to data modeling, storage, and real-time processing.
  • Experience assisting with data governance, quality, and lineage practices using tools like Data Catalog, DLP, or Cloud Audit Logs .
  • Experience translating business requirements into technical design documents.
• Work Schedule & Location:
  • Full-time onsite commitment required (Monday-Friday, 8a-5p), with remote flexibility for Fridays pending manager approval.
• Desired Experience (Bonus):
  • Experience in the logistics or transportation industry (1-3 years).
  • Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Experience with monitoring and optimizing GCP resources for cost management.