Senior Data Engineer - Reporting Automation & AI

BMO; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life and accident insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks a Senior Data Engineer - Reporting Automation & AI in Downtown Chicago. Design, develop, and maintain automated reporting solutions to improve risk reporting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability; bridge raw risk data to timely reports.

The role combines reporting automation, AI-enabled workflows, Python and SQL development, and data warehousing expertise. Hybrid work: 3 days in office, with Tuesday in-person, aligning with risk and reporting teams to modernize SAS

Qualifications

• 4+ years in reporting automation or data development with advanced SQL.
• 2+ years Python and Shell scripting for automation.
• 2+ years integrating AI-enabled workflows via APIs or tooling.
• 1 year Power BI and Power Query experience.
• 1 year Git version control experience.
• 3+ years dimensional modeling and modern data warehouse concepts.
• SAS-to-Python migration experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong collaboration and clear communication with data-reporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated reporting solutions for risk reporting.
• Build AI-enabled workflows to streamline data prep, validation, and report generation.
• Develop Python and Shell apps to support automation and system health monitoring.
• Modernize legacy reporting into scalable pipelines including SAS-to-Python migration.
• Design data marts and star schemas for Power BI consumption; optimize SQL queries.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python scripting

Shell scripting

AI-enabled workflows

Power BI

Git

Dimensional modeling

SAS-to-Python migration

Independent worker

Collaboration/communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Application Deadline: 12/03/2026

Address: 320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group: Technology

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Data Engineer - Reporting Automation & AI designs, develops, and maintains automated reporting solutions that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of risk-reporting processes. This role combines reporting automation, AI-enabled workflows, application development, and technical problem solving to modernize legacy processes and support future-state reporting platforms.

The successful candidate will work closely with risk-reporting teams to translate manual, fragmented processes into reliable automated pipelines. This person will serve as the technical bridge between raw risk data and the accurate, timely reports stakeholders rely on.

This is a net-new hybrid role based in Downtown Chicago. The successful candidate will work from the Chicago office 3 days per week, with Tuesday as a required in-office day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain automated reporting solutions that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of risk-reporting processes.
• Build and integrate AI-enabled workflows that streamline data preparation, validation, and report generation.
• Develop and maintain Python and Shell applications and scripts that support reporting automation, monitor system health, and improve operational reliability.
• Modernize manual and legacy reporting processes into scalable automated pipelines, including migration from SAS-based processes to Anaconda and Python-based solutions.
• Design optimized data marts and star schemas for Power BI consumption.
• Develop and tune SQL queries to deliver accurate, high-performing risk-reporting outputs.
• Partner with data-reporting teams to ensure data structures and outputs support effective reporting and visualization.
• Communicate technical ideas, tradeoffs, and solutions clearly to technical stakeholders.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of hands-on professional work experience in reporting automation or data development, including advanced SQL with complex views, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• 2+ years of experience using both Python and Shell scripting to automate reporting workflows and build supporting applications.
• 2+ years of experience integrating AI functionality into existing processes through APIs or comparable AI-enabled workflow tooling.
• 1 year of experience with Power BI and Power Query.
• 1 year of experience using Git for version control.
• 3+years of experience with dimensional modeling and modern data-warehouse concepts.
• Experience modernizing legacy reporting or data processes; SAS-to-Python migration experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage technical work with limited day-to-day direction.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with data-reporting teams and explain technical ideas concisely.

WHAT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL TACKLE

During the first several months, the successful candidate will build familiarity with the existing code, risk data, and reporting processes.

This person will help advance data and code migration away from SAS and toward Anaconda- and Python-based solutions while improving the reliability and automation of reporting workflows.

Additoanl Information

Responsibilities

• Reporting Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated reporting solutions that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of risk reporting processes.
• AI-Enabled Workflows: Build and integrate AI-enabled workflows to streamline data preparation, validation, and report generation, reducing manual effort and turnaround time.
• Application Development: Develop and maintain applications and scripts (Python / Shell) that support reporting automation, monitor system health, and improve the reliability of risk reporting operations.
• Legacy Modernization: Re-engineer legacy, manual reporting processes into modern, automated pipelines that support future-state reporting platforms.
• Reporting Delivery: Design optimized data marts and star schemas tailored for Power BI consumption, and optimize SQL to deliver accurate risk reporting outputs.

Skills & Requirements

• Professional Experience: A few years of hands-on experience in reporting automation or data development, with a strong mastery of SQL (complex views, stored procedures, and performance tuning).
• Automation & Development: Proven ability to use Python and Shell scripting to automate reporting workflows and build supporting applications.
• AI Enablement: Familiarity applying AI-enabled workflows and tooling to modernize and accelerate reporting processes.
• Reporting Tools: Hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX / Power Query) is a plus; familiarity with Microsoft Fabric is also a plus.
• Engineering Practices: Version control using Git and a solid grasp of dimensional modeling and modern data warehouse concepts.
• Independence: A self-starter with the technical maturity to manage deliverables and troubleshoot complex problems with minimal supervision.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

• Technical Problem Solving: Independently investigate data quality and reporting issues, identify root causes, and implement durable technical remediations.
• Clear Communication: Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and data integrity across risk reporting.

Salary

$75,000.00 - $160,000.00

Pay Type

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.