Senior Data Engineer | Remote

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonus eligible

401(k) Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a data engineer to join a rapidly growing data and AI consulting organization. This is a fully remote, full-time role focusing on building scalable data solutions using Databricks, Python, and cloud data engineering practices for enterprise clients.

You will work on high-impact data modernization projects, helping redesign legacy architectures and driving end-to-end analytics initiatives with strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1–8 years of Data Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines on Databricks.
• Develop Python-based data processing workflows and PySpark jobs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into data solutions.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and data modeling.
• Support enterprise-scale data warehouse modernization initiatives.

Skills

Databricks

Python

Data engineering

Data pipelines

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder interaction

US work authorization

Tools

PySpark

Databricks platform

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

Join a rapidly growing data and AI consulting organization that specializes in helping enterprise clients modernize data platforms and accelerate analytics initiatives. This is a fully remote, full-time opportunity focused on building scalable data solutions using Databricks, Python, and modern cloud data engineering practices. You'll work on high-impact data modernization projects for enterprise organizations, helping redesign legacy architectures and build future-state analytics platforms.

This is an opportunity to get in early with a high-growth consulting firm that is rapidly expanding its engineering practice. You'll play a visible role in large-scale data transformation initiatives, influence architecture decisions, and work directly on modern technologies including Databricks, streaming data, and enterprise-scale data warehousing. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, collaborating with stakeholders, and taking ownership of end-to-end solutions, this role offers significant technical growth and career advancement opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-8 years of Data Engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Databricks
• Strong Python development experience
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders
• Authorization to work in the United States

Desired Skills & Experience

• Data modeling experience
• PySpark
• Real-time or streaming data experience
• Experience with enterprise data warehouse modernization projects
• Data quality and observability tools
• Semantic layer design experience
• Experience in consulting or client-facing environments
• Healthcare or pharmacy industry experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Databricks & Data Engineering
• 25% Python & PySpark Development
• 15% Streaming, Data Modeling & Architecture

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands-On Engineering
• 5% Project Planning & Documentation
• 15% Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Interaction

The Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus eligible
• Fully remote work environment
• Opportunity for rapid career growth
• Exposure to enterprise-scale modernization projects
• High visibility within a growing organization

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities
• Potential Equity/Stock Incentive Programs
• 401(k) Program (if applicable)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.