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Lead Data Engineer - Chicago

Hiring Arc
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Lead Data Engineer - Chicago

Why You Should Join Us

Lead a dynamic group of data architects, engineers, and analytics experts, and help shape the future of data-driven business strategy in a smarter, more connected world. We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our client's team, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights. With cutting-edge tools and technologies, you'll be at the forefront of this transformation, building scalable systems and optimizing data pipelines to deliver impactful solutions. You will be challenged w / getting a hold of 9 data sets with a variety of data from financial, to telematics, manufacturing, retail sales and more.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Collaborative innovative culture
  • Hybrid Schedule to for work-life balance

Your Role

As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for :

  • Designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines using Azure Services
  • Building a cutting-edge data lake to meet evolving business needs
  • Leading the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies to modernize the data platform
  • Collaborating with analysts and architects to design technical architectures for complex data initiatives

    • Location

    Chicago area experience a dynamic lifestyle while advancing your career in this prime location.

    What We're Looking For

  • Expertise in designing and managing data pipelines, storage, and compute components
  • Hands-on experience deploying modern data solutions using Azure components (Azure Functions, Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL, Synapse, Streaming Analytics, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of Data Lake architectures and ETL / ELT processes
  • Experience with tools like PLSQL, Spark, PySpark, Python, and Pandas
  • Proficiency in DevOps tools (Azure DevOps) and experience modernizing Hadoop and Teradata data warehouses

    • You MUST Have

  • Expertise in Azure DevOps or similar tools
  • Deep knowledge of Data Lake architectures and data platform strategies
  • Strong background in cutting-edge data analytics

    • Experience

  • BS or MS degree with 5 years of data engineering / analytics experience
  • Proven leadership abilities

    • Position Details

  • Type : Hybrid
  • Location : Chicago, IL
  • Travel : Minimal
  • Relocation Assistance : YES
  • Visa Sponsorship : NO
  • Compensation : $180K-$250K with bonus

    • Salary : $180,000 - $250,000

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