Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Enova International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition and rewards program

Paid volunteer day

Parental leave

DEI groups

Volunteer day

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Data Engineer (Hybrid) in Chicago to support various teams with data needs and lead technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in financial data engineering, strong SQL/Python skills, and a degree in Computer Science or a related field. This role offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in financial data engineering.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• 1+ years experience with Python.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles.
• 1+ years of Python experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance data systems.
• Understanding of OO programming and design patterns.
• Experience architecting ETL/ELT solutions with peers.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the data needs of various teams.
• Architect and maintain SQL and Python processes.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in databases and data pipelines.
• Lead technical initiatives by collaborating with team members.
• Respond to urgent projects and tasks with diligence.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in databases, data pipelines, warehouses, and reporting.
• Collaborate with principals, peers, leadership, and the business.
• Act as a full-stack Data Engineer across SDLC phases, from data to dashboards.
• Advise on best practices and innovative designs/solutions.
• Perform other duties to support the business.

Skills

SQL

Python

Cloud Data Warehouse Technologies

PostgreSQL

ETL/ELT methodologies

Agile methodologies

ETL/ELT

Agile

Availability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

AWS RDS

Snowflake

Redshift

Job description

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.

About the role

The Financial Data Engineer Team effectively and sustainably develops data strategy and supplies financial data solutions and tools across the organization. We integrate, transform, and enhance data products at both project and enterprise levels to promote streamlined processes, increased efficiencies, and more informed decision‑making. This team is characterized by high energy, dynamism, and operates within a business‑critical domain. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the data landscape, and we seek confident, experienced individuals eager to deliver financial data solutions with a proven ability to learn rapidly and execute effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the data needs of Strategy, Product, Compliance, Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams
• Opportunity to lead technical initiatives by architecting the solution and collaborating with team members and peers to execute the solution
• Architect, design, implement, and maintain multi‑layered SQL and Python processes.
• Enhance the tooling and Python Frameworks to support complex Extract Transform Load (ETL) and/or Extract Load Transform (ELT) processes
• Act diligently to respond to urgent projects and tasks
• Troubleshooting discrepancies in existing databases, data pipelines, warehouses, and reporting
• Collaborating with principals, peers, leadership, and the business
• Work as a “full stack” Data Engineer contributing to each phase of the SDLC, building a new pipeline between two data sources or working with the business to design and develop a new dashboard
• Advise on Best Practices and innovative designs/solutions
• Perform other functions as assigned by management to support the operation of the business

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Computer Science, Information System, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in financial data engineering with a focus on database related technologies
• Hands‑on experience of SQL and database related technologies, particularly PostgreSQL.
• 1-3 years of experience working with Cloud Data Warehouse Technologies such as Snowflake or Redshift.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience working with Python
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and finance data system techniques.
• Deep understanding of object oriented programming methodologies and design patterns.
• Exposure to architecting, designing, and implementing ETL or ELT solutions with peers and stakeholders.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work off‑hours as needed

Plus

• 1+ years of experience working with AWS RDS, Aurora, Lambda, S3, Apache Kafka is desirable.

Compensation

This position includes various levels within our career ladder. The actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the ranges shown.

Budgeted annual salary ranges:

Additional compensation for this role may include a bonus. All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here.

• Our hybrid roles require in‑office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
• 401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
• PTO & paid holidays off
• Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
• Summer hours (for eligible roles)
• Paid parental leave
• DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!

About Enova

Enova International is a leading financial technology company that provides online financial services through our AI and machine learning‑powered Colossus™platform. We serve non‑prime consumers and businesses alike, while offering world‑class technology and services to traditional banks—in order to create accessible credit for millions.

Being a values‑driven organization is at the core of Enova’s success. We live our values by listening to our customers, challenging assumptions, thinking big, setting high expectations, and hiring and developing the best. Through our values and our commitment to making Enova an awesome place to work, we maintain an environment of inclusion and culture where our employees can thrive. You can learn more about Enova’s values and culture here.

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