Data Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Data Engineer jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech corridor, across finance, healthcare, and enterprise software. Employers hiring right now include Deloitte, TransUnion, and SentiLink. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Engineer to join our Chicago team. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge environment that enables IMC to continue to be at the forefront of the evolving global financial markets.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect, develop and deploy our Big Data environment (Kafka, Hadoop, Dremio, etc.)
- Build, deploy, and monitor our data processing pipelines (Java, Python, Spark, Flink)
- Collaborate with development teams on data modeling, data ingestion, and capacity planning
- Work with users to ensure data integrity and availability
- Act as a Big Data SME and consult on a variety of data-related questions from users and developers
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years experience working in a mature data engineering environment
- 3+ years of experience building Kafka streaming applications and/or maintaining Kafka clusters
- 2+ years of experience building applications/pipelines with Big Data backends (S3, HDFS, Databricks, Iceberg, etc)
- Experience with Apache Spark, Apache Flink or similar tools
- Strong Java, Python, and SQL development skills
- Experience with common data-science toolkits, especially python-based
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana, Alert Manager, Alerta and OpsGenie
- Strong statistical analysis skills
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and conduct root-cause analysis
- Unix scripting experience (bash, python, etc.)
About us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
SALARY RANGE
$175,000.00 - $225,000.00 USD
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Engineer to join our Chicago team. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge environment that enables IMC to continue to be at the forefront of the evolving global financial markets.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect, develop and deploy our Big Data environment (Kafka, Hadoop, Dremio, etc.)
- Build, deploy, and monitor our data processing pipelines (Java, Python, Spark, Flink)
- Collaborate with development teams on data modeling, data ingestion, and capacity planning
- Work with users to ensure data integrity and availability
- Act as a Big Data SME and consult on a variety of data-related questions from users and developers
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years experience working in a mature data engineering environment
- 3+ years of experience building Kafka streaming applications and/or maintaining Kafka clusters
- 2+ years of experience building applications/pipelines with Big Data backends (S3, HDFS, Databricks, Iceberg, etc)
- Experience with Apache Spark, Apache Flink or similar tools
- Strong Java, Python, and SQL development skills
- Experience with common data-science toolkits, especially python-based
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana, Alert Manager, Alerta and OpsGenie
- Strong statistical analysis skills
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and conduct root-cause analysis
- Unix scripting experience (bash, python, etc.)
About us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
SALARY RANGE
$175,000.00 - $225,000.00 USD
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte8
- TransUnion5
- SentiLink4
- PwC3
- 84.51˚3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software26
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Investment & Asset Management16
- Accounting & Auditing11
- Banking & Financial Services10
Data Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a data engineer job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's finance and fintech firms in the Loop, healthcare systems anchored in Streeterville and the Medical District, and the growing cluster of enterprise tech companies in Fulton Market. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with cloud data platforms, pipeline architecture, and SQL alongside Python stand out in this market. Tailoring your portfolio to the industry you're targeting gives you a concrete edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire data engineers in Chicago?
Chicago data engineer roles are posted by Deloitte, TransUnion, and SentiLink and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The Chicago market draws from a wide range of employer types, including global financial institutions, large hospital networks, insurance firms, and B2B software companies that have built significant data infrastructure teams here.
Are there remote data engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though it varies by stack and team. About 47% of data engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed data work has become across the industry. Pipeline development, cloud infrastructure, and analytics engineering roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to on-premises systems or regulated data environments at Chicago's major hospitals and banks more often require in-office presence.
How can I get a data engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through analyst or business intelligence roles at mid-size companies in River North or the West Loop, where teams are small enough that junior engineers take on data pipeline work early. Chicago's fintech and insurtech startups regularly hire data analysts they expect to grow into engineering functions. Building a public portfolio with dbt, Spark, or Airflow projects and targeting companies that use those tools openly in their job postings accelerates the transition considerably.
Which industries hire the most data engineers in Chicago?
Most data engineer openings in Chicago sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's concentration of commodities trading firms, regional insurance carriers, and major healthcare systems creates steady structural demand for engineers who can build and maintain high-volume, compliance-sensitive data infrastructure.
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