Data Engineer

Data engineers with 5-10 years of experience play a crucial role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers analytics and insights across organizations. This opportunity could involve designing robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and optimizing systems using tools like Snowflake and cloud platforms. Roles of this type could offer a chance to work independently on meaningful data infrastructure challenges while contributing to organizational data strategy. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Engineer opportunities focused on building scalable data infrastructure and pipelines. Roles of this type may sit within teams that manage critical data systems, work with cloud-based platforms, and support analytics initiatives across the organization. The work could involve collaborating with analytics, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, well-architected data solutions. Typical Role Overview Location: Chicago, Illinois, USAType: Contract Full-timeRate: $720–$960 per dayDomain: Data Engineering Data Infrastructure What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include: Designing and developing scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data from multiple sourcesBuilding and optimizing data infrastructure using Snowflake and related cloud technologiesWriting efficient SQL queries and managing complex data transformationsImplementing and monitoring data quality checks to ensure accuracy and reliabilityCollaborating with data analysts, scientists, and business teams to understand data requirementsTroubleshooting data pipeline issues and optimizing performanceDocumenting data architectures, processes, and best practices What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 5–10 years of experience in data engineering or related data infrastructure rolesStrong proficiency in SQL and experience designing and maintaining data pipelinesHands-on experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse platformsDemonstrated expertise in data quality frameworks and validationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fieldAuthorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have AWS Certified Developer – AssociateGoogle Cloud Data Engineer certificationDatabricks Certified Associate credentialExperience with data orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or dbtFamiliarity with Python or other programming languages for data processing What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: The opportunity to build and optimize data infrastructure that supports critical business decisionsScope to work independently on technical challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teamsExposure to modern cloud technologies and data platformsPotential for skill development in emerging data tools and methodologiesA contract engagement with competitive daily rates reflecting experience and expertiseProfessional growth through working on complex, large-scale data systems About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group partners with organizations to build high-performing teams across technology, analytics, and data disciplines. We connect experienced professionals with roles that match their expertise and career aspirations, supporting both immediate project needs and longer-term career development. How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.