Data Engineer

Kforce Inc; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce has a client in Naperville, IL seeking a Data Engineer to design and implement scalable systems with strong observability. You will own solutions end-to-end, lead design discussions, and collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into robust engineering implementations.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, improving development practices, and staying current with new technologies to enhance reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Requires deep proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and software design patterns.
• Ability to design scalable, resilient systems and evaluate architectural trade-offs.
• Ability to mentor engineers and collaborate with product/design/QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex software features and systems, ensuring scalability and security.
• Own end-to-end delivery from design to deployment and support.
• Lead technical design discussions and guide engineering decisions.

Skills

Programming concepts

System design

Observability

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Engineer in Naperville, IL. Essential Functions:

• Design and implement complex software features and systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, well-tested, and aligned with architectural and security standards
• Own technical solutions end-to-end, from design through implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support, ensuring the long-term health and reliability of the system
• Lead technical design discussions and solution planning, evaluating trade-offs and guiding the team toward sound engineering decisions
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions that deliver customer value
• Use logs, metrics, and analytics to inform engineering decisions, designing systems with observability in mind and continuously improving performance and reliability
• Mentor and support other engineers, sharing knowledge, helping onboard new team members, and contributing to the growth of engineering capability across the team
• Continuously improve engineering practices and technical capabilities, staying current with emerging technologies, introducing improvements in development patterns, tools, and workflows

Requirements

• Deep proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and software design patterns, with the ability to architect and implement complex systems
• Ability to design scalable, resilient systems and evaluate architectural trade-offs while ensuring adherence to engineering and security standards
• Ability to partner effectively with product, design, QA, and engineering teams, clearly communicate technical concepts, and resolve ambiguity in complex initiatives
• Ability to leverage metrics, logs, and analytics to evaluate system performance, inform decisions, and design systems with strong observability practices
• Ability to guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, support onboarding, and contribute to the development of engineering best practices within the team

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.

Salaried personnel receive paid time off.

Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.