Hands on Data Engineering Manager

This organization is a large, well‑established global distributor that quietly powers millions of businesses every day through technology, logistics, and data. They’re known for long‑term stability, strong leadership principles, and a culture that values pragmatic engineering over hype. Engineers here get the scale of a Fortune 500 with the autonomy to actually build. The role is located in the River North area of Downtown Chicago, where it is hybrid 2x per week. This is also a full time opportunity. The hands‑on Manager of Data Engineering role involves leading a small, senior team building modern, cloud‑native data platforms that support machine learning, analytics, and finance. You’ll define technical direction while still staying close to Kafka streaming, Airflow orchestration, and scalable data foundations. It’s ideal for a working leader who enjoys mentoring while owning real business impact. Does this sound like a fit? Apply today to be considered. Required Skills & Experience Python SQL Snowflake AWS Kafka/real‑time streaming Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 70% building cloud native data platforms supporting ML, analytics, and finance initiatives 30% Kafka streaming, Airflow orchestration Daily Responsibilities 60% Hands On 40% Management Duties The Offer Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options 401k matching Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis now and in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motion Recruitment Partners LLC