Data Platform Engineer

Fintal Partners

Fintal Partners is working with a leading technology-driven financial firm in Chicago that is looking to add a Data Platform Engineer to a highly technical team responsible for large-scale data infrastructure and analytics.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

This position sits at the intersection of data engineering, production systems, and platform performance. You will be responsible for ensuring critical data workflows are reliable, accurate, observable, and efficient while working closely with engineers and quantitative users operating in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support and improve production data pipelines and ETL workflows
Monitor data quality, pipeline reliability, and processing performance
Investigate data issues and production failures through root cause
Develop monitoring, alerting, automation, and operational tooling
Troubleshoot CI/CD and deployment workflows
Analyze workload and resource utilization to identify performance bottlenecks
Optimize data-processing workflows for reliability and efficiency
Work closely with engineering and analytical teams to improve the broader data platform

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Platform Engineering
Strong programming experience with Python
Hands-on experience with PySpark, Pandas, or similar data-processing technologies
Experience building or supporting production ETL/data pipelines
Familiarity with Git-based development and CI/CD environments
Strong troubleshooting xhyhwjd and analytical skills
Experience working with large or complex datasets
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred

Nice to Have

Experience with distributed or cluster-based computing environments
Exposure to workload scheduling and resource management
Experience optimizing high-throughput or performance-sensitive systems
Background in financial services, trading, or another data-intensive environment

Apply

Vacancy posted 8 hours ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Data Platform Engineer in Chicago, IL vacancy

Cloud Data Platform Engineer
$137.4k - $233.6k
...world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Job Title: Cloud Data Platform EngineerPosition Overview:The Cloud Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and evolving a scalable, secure, reliable...
Suggested
Full time
H1b
Worldwide
Flexible hours
Northern Trust
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Data Platform Engineering II
$93.9k - $156.5k
Platform Engineer II - Data Platform EngineeringThis is a hybrid role, 2 days on site in our Chicago office.We are looking for local candidates in the Chicago area only.About the TeamThe Data Platform team builds and maintains the organization's enterprise knowledge catalog...
Suggested
Full time
Work at office
Local area
Worldwide
CME- Group
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer
$112.8k - $153.7k
...of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. This is a senior engineering role. You will architect, operate, and continuously improve cloud data and analytics platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks) and own BI delivery...
Suggested
Full time
Contract work
Local area
Flexible hours
Armanino
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Data & AI Platform Engineer
$91.3k - $124.4k
...of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. This is an early-career engineering role focused on building, operating, and improving cloud data/analytics platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks) and supporting BI delivery (e.g., Power...
Suggested
Full time
Contract work
Internship
Local area
Flexible hours
Armanino
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Data Platform Engineer (Associate)
$100k - $130k
...expert you are now and create your future.We are looking for a Platform Integration Engineer to join our engineering team and take on one of our most... ...but siloed tools — each with its own technology stack, data contracts, and deployment patterns. You will be the connective...
Suggested
Full time
Work experience placement
Local area
Remote work
Flexible hours
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, IL
5 days ago
Digital Analytics Platform Engineer
...Meghana GorusuCompany: SRI Tech SolutionsTitle:Digital Analytics Platform EngineerMode - Recruit OR ContractLocation: Atlanta, Bay Area,... ...EngineerThe ideal candidate will have deep expertise in digital data collection, third-party digital analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe...
Full time
SRI Tech
Chicago, IL
5 days ago
Analytics Platform Engineer - Senior Associate
$120k - $165k
...enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.Join our team and create your future.The Data Forge team is seeking an Analytics Platform Engineer to help design, build, and operate Huron's enterprise cloud data platform. This role will focus on...
Full time
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Manager, Data Platform Engineering
$155k - $175k
How you’ll make an impact: As the Manager of Data Platform Engineering, you will lead the platforms that power our data and analytics capabilities, with Snowflake at the center. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will lead a small team while personally designing, automating...
Work experience placement
Strata Decision Technology
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Platform Engineer / DevOps Engineer / Data Engineer :: Chicago, IL (Hybrid, Need only Locals with DL Copy)
...Title - Platform / DevOps / Data Engineer Location - Chicago, IL (Hybrid, Need only Locals with DL Copy) W2 Contract Role Must be strong in AWS, Python and Jenkins Few questions to screen Jenkins controller Failure Jenkins Agent configuration...
Contract work
Local area
Stellent IT LLC
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Data Platform Operations Engineer - Performance
$185k - $225k
We are looking for a data-focused engineer with a strong operational focus to support the Performance Team's data platform at IMC. This role is responsible for the reliability, correctness, and performance of data systems that directly support performance analysis and decision...
Permanent employment
Full time
IMC
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Data Engineer - Physical AI Platform
$97.53k - $158.48k
...intelligence layer that connects machines, data, and people to make jobsites safer, more... ...real-world data daily. These data and platform capabilities are enabling the development... ...quality data to create a foundation where engineers like you can build and deploy against. If...
Full time
Part time
Relocation
Visa sponsorship
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Caterpillar
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Data Engineer - Google Cloud Platform
$100.96k - $151.44k
Data Engineer - GE08AEWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and... ...is an opportunity to influence the future of enterprise data platforms while expanding your expertise in cloud engineering, metadata...
Full time
Temporary work
Work at office
3 days per week
The Hartford Financial Services Group
Chicago, IL
17 hours ago
Lead Platform Engineer (Data & AI)
$155k - $175k
...team as the expert you are now and create your future.The Lead Platform Engineer is a Manager-level role responsible for leading the... ...modern DevOps toolchains, CRM and workflow platforms, cloud data environments, and emerging AI technologies. They are comfortable...
Full time
Local area
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Data Infrastructure Engineer - Storage & Platforms
...Job Description We’re looking for an Engineer to join our Data Engineering Infrastructure group, building and scaling the storage and data platforms behind a high-frequency trading operation. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes working near the hardware: running...
Fintal Partners
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Manager, Data Engineering - Platform
...beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!What We Need:We are looking for a Manager, Data Engineering - Platform to join our Decision Science team. This position can be located in Muscatine, Iowa or Chicago, IL. The Manager, Data...
HNI Corporation
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Senior Data Engineer
...recognized quantitative trading firm investing heavily in the next generation of its data platform. As data volumes continue to grow across research and trading, they're expanding the engineering team responsible for building the infrastructure that powers real-time...
Fintal Partners
Chicago, IL
16 days ago
Machine Learning / Data Science Engineer
...country.Job DescriptionCapTech Machine Learning Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing data-driven solutions for our clients, with a specific... ...datasets hosted on a variety of enterprise-level data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).Designing, developing,...
Work at office
Remote work
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
Flexible hours
CapTech
Chicago, IL
5 days ago
Sr Data Engineer (Data Bricks)
...Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) Primary Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Position Type... ...transform our client's Data & AI function, building a modern data platform that enables speed-to-insight and makes the organization...
Full time
Remote work
3 days per week
BinaryBees Business Solutions LLC
Chicago, IL
14 hours ago
Senior Data Engineer
$130k - $160k
...delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale. Job Description The Senior Data Engineer designs, builds, and operates data pipelines and platform infrastructure across multi-brand data platforms that power business insights and decision-making....
Full time
The Aspen Group
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Data Engineer - Data Modeling
...Business Intelligence Data Modeler Engineer II What You’ll Do Are you passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insights... ...ensure efficient data movement into Business Intelligence (BI) platforms and warehouses. • Data Quality & Validation: Implement...
Full time
Request Technology, LLC
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Data Engineer
...Role: Data Engineer Engagement: Fixed-term contract Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid) About the Role The role will design... ..., data model and AI-ready data products for our Leasing data platform, with structured deliverables. Responsibilities Design...
Fixed term contract
TechNET
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Financial Data Engineering Intern
...Employment Type: Internship Role Description This Financial Data Engineering Intern role at Solar Digital Agro LLC is an on-site position... ...clearly. Experience with Git, Linux, Docker, cloud platforms, broker APIs, or real-time data processing systems is a...
Internship
Solar Digital Agro LLC
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Data Engineer
$150k - $250k
...Data Engineer - $150k - $250k Base ($200k - $400k TC) – NYC/ Chicago/ London (Hybrid) – Prop Trading Overview We are currently partnered with a leading global proprietary trading firm seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their growing technology function...
Intec Select
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Data Engineer
...Connect Search is working with a large manufacturer who is seeking multiple AWS Data Engineers with strong Python, Pandas, SQL, and ETL pipeline development experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven background building scalable data pipelines, performing complex...
Full time
2 days per week
Connect Search, LLC
Chicago, IL
14 hours ago
Data Center Engineer
...Data Center Engineer | Trading Infrastructure Location: Chicago, IL About the opportunity I'm partnered with a technology-driven trading firm that operates some of the most sophisticated low-latency and high-performance computing infrastructure in the industry...
Permanent employment
Full time
For contractors
Autonomai Recruitment
Chicago, IL
4 hours ago
Data Engineer
$125k - $140k
...looking for a partner to support and modernize our data architecture with the vision of establishing a modern... ...help migrate legacy processes to a cloud-native platform built on Azure, Databricks and modern engineering practices, while helping shape the target future state...
Full time
Immediate start
Mesirow Financial Holdings
Chicago, IL
5 days ago
Google Senior Data Engineer
...partner helping organizations modernize data ecosystems, build real-time analytics capabilities... ...leveraging Google Cloud’s Data & AI platform—including BigQuery, Looker, Vertex AI,... ...and Gemini Enterprise.You AreA hands-on Engineer with foundational experience in Data Engineering...
Full time
Work experience placement
Live in
Work at office
Local area
Accenture
Chicago, IL
17 hours ago
Senior Data Engineer
$125k - $180k
...in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world... ....We are building the Patient Evaluation Engine: a high-scale, multi-modal healthcare platform... ...AI agents reason over clinical data to drive real-time clinical evaluation across...
Full time
Remote work
Ambry Genetics
Chicago, IL
5 days ago
Senior Data Engineer
$112.71k - $183.14k
...With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities... ...aftermarket leads & insights. What You Will Do:As a Senior Data Engineer on the Data Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing...
Full time
Part time
Worldwide
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Caterpillar
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Data Protection and Management Engineer
$120k - $145k
Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Data Protection and Management Engineer. This role will be responsible to build and operate the technical... ...ResponsibilitiesData Posture and Discovery - Operate the Firm's DSPM platform. Onboard and maintain data sources across Microsoft 365...
Temporary work
Casual work
Work at office
Local area
Dentons
Chicago, IL
2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Data Platform Engineer. Be the first to apply!