Senior GCP Data Engineer / Hybrid / Chicago, IL

One of the largest global insurance brokers is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their Enterprise Data & Analytics Infrastructure team. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Chicago, IL. The company is modernizing its data ecosystem with Google Cloud Platform and Terraform, making it a very ideal opportunity for an engineer passionate about cloud-native solutions and large-scale enterprise data initiatives.

This role is more than just pipelines and queries—it’s about leading transformation. You’ll help decommission legacy systems, establish modern CI/CD practices, and build data products that fuel analytics and machine learning initiatives. This opportunity is exciting because you will play a critical role in shaping a cloud-first environment at massive enterprise scale, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to innovation across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

· 7–15 years of progressive experience in data engineering or analytics infrastructure
· Strong hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Dataform, Cloud Composer, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage)
· Proficiency with Terraform for IaC across GCP environments
· Advanced SQL, star/snowflake schema modeling, and ELT pipeline development
· Experience with Python and frameworks like DBT
· Strong understanding of CI/CD practices (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Terraform Cloud)
· Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills & Experience

· Familiarity with Vertex AI, Cloud Notebooks, or other ML platforms
· Experience with visualization tools (Looker, Looker Studio, or similar)
· Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and lineage (Dataplex)
· Relevant certifications (Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Cloud Architect, Terraform Associate)
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
· 80% GCP Data Engineering (BigQuery, Dataform, Composer, etc.)
· 20% Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CI/CD, Cloud Build)

Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands-On Engineering (pipelines, data modeling, performance tuning)
· 20% Team Collaboration (Agile/Scrum, cross-functional projects)
· 10% Mentorship & Leadership (guiding juniors, documentation, reviews)

The Offer

· Competitive base salary
· Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· 401(k) with company match
· Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
· Certification reimbursement & leadership growth programs
· Stock Options

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