Hands on Data Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
$165000 - $185000/yr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Logistics
  • Leadership
  • Data Engineering
  • Team Building
  • Technical Direction
  • Mentorship
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Snow Flake Schema
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Real-time
  • Science
  • Computer Science
  • Cloud Computing
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Analytics
  • Finance
  • Apache Kafka
  • Streaming
  • Orchestration
  • Management
  • Insurance
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

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.
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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 875835
  • Posted 2 days ago
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