Motion Recruitment - Chicago, IL
posted 3 months ago
We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join our Chicago-based financial services company, which offers a hybrid work environment with remote flexibility. This position is integral to a close-knit team that operates with a startup culture within a larger enterprise framework. The primary focus of this role is to develop and enhance our high-volume, complex latency fraud processing platform. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be at the forefront of building real-time, low-latency streaming solutions that will significantly scale our fraud-detection capabilities. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in software development and data engineering to design, develop, optimize, and maintain data pipelines using AWS services. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of sharing, re-use, and operational efficiency in our data solutions. Additionally, you will lead the evaluation and implementation of emerging tools to modernize our data platforms, working closely with analysts and architects to develop technical architectures for various data engineering projects. This position requires a strong background in scalable data platforms and a thorough understanding of data lake architectures and ETL/ELT operations. You will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of data solutions that meet the needs of our organization and clients.