Senior Data Architect and Engineer

Gulf Coast Automation Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Automation Group seeks a Senior Data Architect and Engineer to define scalable data architectures and deliver production data, analytics, ML, and AI solutions across manufacturing, supply chain, and financial functions. This hybrid Chicago role emphasizes hands-on delivery and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in data-related disciplines, strong Python/SQL skills, and experience with Snowflake, dbt, and modern cloud data platforms, with travel to

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, ML engineering, or related fields.
• Strong hands-on Python and SQL skills with production data or ML systems.
• Experience with enterprise data architecture, cloud data platforms, APIs, and integrations with business apps.
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and mentor technical professionals.
• Experience with Snowflake, dbt, FastAPI, Azure, Terraform, Databricks, MLOps, Generative AI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable architectures for enterprise data, analytics, ML, and AI, while hands-on with Python, SQL, pipelines, APIs, and apps.
• Build integrations across ERP, manufacturing, operational, finance, and other enterprise systems.
• Establish reusable MLOps patterns for CI/CD, testing, deployment, monitoring, observability, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Set standards for data modeling, quality, security, governance, integration, and platform architecture.
• Partner with business and manufacturing teams, mentor data professionals, modernize legacy systems, travel as needed.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data architecture

Data engineering

ML engineering

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Generative AI

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

FastAPI

Azure

Terraform

Databricks

MLOps

Generative AI

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Architect and Engineer
Primary Location: Chicago Loop!
Position Type: Direct Hire

Overview

TalentFish is casting a line for a Senior Data Architect and Engineer. This is a direct hire hybrid in Chicago. This senior hands-on role will help the company define scalable architecture and deliver production data, analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, finance, and other business functions.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

• Eight or more years of experience spanning data architecture, data engineering, machine learning engineering, software engineering, data science, or related disciplines.

• Strong hands-on Python and SQL skills with demonstrated success designing and delivering production data or machine learning systems.

• Experience with enterprise data architecture, modern cloud data platforms, APIs, services, and integrations with business applications.

• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives, mentor technical professionals, and communicate effectively with technical teams and senior business stakeholders.

• Experience with Snowflake, dbt, FastAPI, Azure, Terraform, Databricks, MLOps, Generative AI, or manufacturing and operational data is preferred.

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

• Design scalable architectures for enterprise data, analytics, machine learning, and AI while remaining hands-on with Python, SQL, pipelines, APIs, and applications.

• Build integrations across ERP, manufacturing, operational, commercial, finance, and other enterprise systems.

• Establish reusable engineering and MLOps patterns for CI/CD, testing, deployment, monitoring, observability, and AI-enabled business workflows.

• Set standards for data modeling, quality, security, governance, integration, and platform architecture, evaluating choices for scalability, maintainability, cost, and business value.

• Partner with business and manufacturing teams, mentor data professionals, modernize legacy systems, and travel periodically to operational locations as needed.

Compensation Information

The expected compensation for this position is 165K – 220K depending on experience and qualifications. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The compensation range provided will comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
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