Data Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Data Engineer jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in financial services, healthcare technology, logistics, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level analysts moving into pipeline work through senior architects leading platform teams. Chicago anchors the market and draws hiring from firms like Allstate, United Airlines, and Walgreens Boots Alliance, while Downers Grove and Lisle add suburban technology corridor activity. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois listings are cloud data platform engineering, real-time streaming pipelines, and analytics engineering with dbt or Spark. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles136+
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring26
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Data Engineer III (Finance)
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Data Engineer III (Finance)
Grainger
Lake Forest, Illinois
Product Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$113k - $188k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Staff Data Platform Engineer - Virtual
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Staff Data Platform Engineer - Virtual
Alight Solutions
Illinois
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$185k - $235k/yr
10,000+

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Staff Data & AI Platform Engineer
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Staff Data & AI Platform Engineer
AHOLD Delhaize
Chicago, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
$136k - $204k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Azure Data Engineer
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Azure Data Engineer
Tiger Analytics
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Data Center Operations Engineer
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Data Center Operations Engineer
SMR Worldwide
Elk Grove, Illinois
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
BICSI Certification

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Data Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Scott AFB
5 jobs
North Chicago
5 jobs
Lisle
4 jobs
Schaumburg
3 jobs
Downers Grove
3 jobs
Itasca
2 jobs
Peoria
2 jobs
Danville
2 jobs

Data Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AbbVie5 open roles
AECOM4 open roles
JPMorganChase4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language such as Python or Scala
  • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining ETL or ELT data pipelines
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience with big-data frameworks such as Apache Spark, Kafka, or Airflow
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with analysts and business stakeholders

Data Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data engineer in Illinois?

Data engineering has no state-issued license in Illinois, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a quantitative field, though strong candidates from bootcamps or self-study do get hired when their portfolio is solid. Cloud certifications from AWS, Google, or Microsoft carry real weight with Chicago-area employers, particularly in financial services and healthcare technology.

Which companies hire data engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring data engineers in Illinois right now include AbbVie, AECOM, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of insurance, financial services, and logistics headquarters means demand stays consistent year-round rather than spiking seasonally.

Which Illinois cities have the most data engineer jobs?

Chicago, Scott AFB, and North Chicago account for the largest share of data engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters in finance, insurance, and healthcare, while suburban locations like Downers Grove and Lisle add volume from logistics and enterprise software firms that maintain large technology campuses outside the city.

Are there remote data engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 77% of data engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how central the role is to desk-based analytics and cloud infrastructure work. Pipeline development, data modeling, and platform maintenance are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely, while on-site expectations tend to apply to senior roles embedded in product or data science teams.

How can I get hired as a data engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior data analyst or analytics engineer role that gives you pipeline exposure before you make a full transition. Large Illinois employers like Allstate, Discover Financial, and Advocate Health run associate technology programs and new-grad rotations that include data infrastructure work. Building a portfolio of end-to-end pipeline projects on a public cloud provider and earning an entry-level cloud certification moves a resume past initial filters at Chicago-area technology and financial services firms.

Where can I find and apply to data engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to data engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Search by city, experience level, or specialty to narrow results to roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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