Lead Data Platform Engineer — Cloud & AI

Fitch Group

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement planning
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Family-friendly policies
Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch Group is seeking a Principal Data Engineer in Chicago to design and implement innovative data solutions on cloud platforms like AWS. This role emphasizes collaboration and mentoring while leading critical data modernization initiatives in a supportive and dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud technologies, data pipeline architecture, and strong leadership skills. Highlights include a hybrid work model and robust employee benefits to support growth and well-being.

The base pay ranges from $140,000 to $160,000, reflecting the importance of this position within Fitch's commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of data engineering experience with 3+ years in a lead role.
  • Expertise in cloud‑native data processing solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with modern data stack tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of end‑to‑end data pipelines on cloud platforms.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and stakeholders for scalable solutions.
  • Mentor data engineers and drive platform modernization initiatives.

Skills

Data Engineering Experience
Java
Springboot
Apache Airflow
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
CI/CD/GitOps
AI Integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
GitHub Actions

Job description

Fitch Group is seeking a Principal Data Engineer in Chicago to design and implement innovative data solutions on cloud platforms like AWS. This role emphasizes collaboration and mentoring while leading critical data modernization initiatives in a supportive and dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud technologies, data pipeline architecture, and strong leadership skills. Highlights include a hybrid work model and robust employee benefits to support growth and well-being.

The base pay ranges from $140,000 to $160,000, reflecting the importance of this position within Fitch's commitment to excellence.

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