Data Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Westmont, IL to join the Leasing Data Engineering group supporting data architecture, cloud modernization, and AI-ready data solutions.

The role focuses on designing data models, building cloud pipelines on Azure and AWS, and delivering robust PySpark and SQL processing at scale for leasing, broker, CRM, and market data.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering and Big Data development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms on Azure or AWS (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, Glue, EMR).
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with PySpark for distributed data processing.
• Strong data modeling and architecture skills, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing API services and integrating data platforms with downstream apps.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver data models and architecture for leasing data.
• Build cloud-based pipelines on Azure and/or AWS and unify siloed data sources.
• Develop robust batch and incremental pipelines using Python/PySpark and SQL.
• Design data products, semantics, and API interfaces for AI systems.
• Implement APIs to expose leasing data to enterprise applications.

Skills

Big Data development

Python

SQL

PySpark

Cloud data platforms

Data modeling

API design

NoSQL databases

Azure/AWS data services

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

AWS Glue

EMR

Spark

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the real estate and investment management industry, is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their team. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be part of the Leasing Data Engineering group supporting data architecture, cloud platform modernization, and AI-ready data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, ownership mentality, technical influence, excellent communication, and collaboration skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer

Location: Westmont, IL

Pay Range: $70 to $75 per hour

What's the Job?

• Design and deliver data models and architecture for leasing transaction, broker, CRM, and market availability data.

• Build and optimize cloud-based pipelines and platform components on Azure and/or AWS, migrating siloed data sources into a unified, governed data layer.

• Develop robust, fault-tolerant batch and incremental data pipelines using Python/PySpark and SQL, ensuring production readiness.

• Design data products, semantic structures, and API/MCP interfaces for AI systems and analytics applications.

• Implement integration services and APIs to expose leasing data to enterprise applications and downstream consumers.

What's Needed?

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering and Big Data development, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.

• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms on Azure or AWS, including services like Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, Glue, or EMR.

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with expertise in PySpark/Spark for distributed data processing at scale.

• Strong skills in data modeling and architecture, including experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Experience designing and building API services and integrating data platforms with downstream applications, with familiarity in AI/agentic workflows and MCP integrations.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that modernize leasing data infrastructure.

• Engagement within a collaborative, innovative environment focused on technological advancement.

• Structured deliverables with clear scope and direct influence over design decisions.

• Chance to contribute to AI-ready data solutions and cloud platform modernization.

• Potential for knowledge transfer and professional growth within a supportive team.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.