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9 results for Data Scientist in Chicago, IL

Data Engineer

Westchester, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
70 - 80 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a team on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in strengthening an established Microsoft Fabric environment by building scalable data solutions that improve reliability, accessibility, and business value. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in modern data engineering, paired with the ability to evaluate data design choices thoughtfully and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You will work with business-facing data needs while helping shape well-structured datasets that support reporting, analytics, and long-term platform maturity. Responsibilities:• Expand and enhance an existing Microsoft Fabric data platform to improve performance, consistency, and downstream usability.• Develop layered data solutions using Bronze, Silver, and Gold design principles, with particular attention to delivering trusted and analytics-ready Gold datasets.• Create and refine data models that support accurate reporting by evaluating data relationships, structure, quality, and business context.• Build ingestion and transformation pipelines for Salesforce data along with additional source systems used across the organization.• Contribute to the evolution of reporting and warehousing practices by reducing dependence on legacy approaches and spreadsheet-driven processes.• Work autonomously on technical deliverables while providing clear updates on milestones, design decisions, dependencies, and potential issues.• Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective data structures that support analytics and visualization tools.• Use data engineering technologies such as Python, Spark, ETL frameworks, and related platform capabilities to deliver scalable solutions.• Support report-oriented data design by preparing curated datasets that align with Power BI and other business intelligence use cases.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a real estate and property organization in Chicago, Illinois on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who can create and improve modern data pipelines, manage core data platforms, and support reliable data delivery across the business. You will work within the Azure ecosystem to develop scalable solutions that connect multiple data sources, strengthen data quality, and enable informed decision-making. Responsibilities: • Design, build, and enhance end-to-end data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure Data Factory for production use. • Manage and improve the data environment with a strong ownership mindset, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability. • Integrate data from varied sources such as APIs, databases, and flat files into structured, usable datasets. • Develop data models and schema designs that support reporting, analytics, and downstream business needs. • Monitor data quality and implement validation checks, troubleshooting issues through root cause analysis and continuous optimization. • Create scalable cloud-based data solutions within Azure that support long-term operational and analytical goals. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business questions into practical data engineering solutions. • Contribute to orchestration, automation, and ongoing support of data workflows using modern engineering tools and programming languages.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing financial services organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys building in a developing data environment, contributing to a modern cloud-based platform, and helping shape the next phase of the team’s capabilities. You will work closely with key data stakeholders in a nimble setting where initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability are highly valued. Responsibilities: • Design and support data workflows that collect, refine, and deliver information across a contemporary cloud ecosystem. • Develop and enhance scalable data pipelines using Python and automated ingestion platforms such as Fivetran or comparable tools. • Model and transform datasets within Snowflake to enable reliable analytics and downstream business intelligence reporting. • Collaborate closely with the data architect to expand and improve the organization’s overall data infrastructure. • Contribute to reporting readiness by preparing curated datasets for visualization tools including Power BI and Sigma. • Monitor pipeline performance and resolve data issues to maintain accuracy, consistency, and dependable delivery. • Assess emerging technologies and recommend practical additions to the data stack as business needs evolve. • Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment where priorities can shift and new tooling may be introduced regularly.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst 1 (0-2 years)

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
32 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a motivated early-career Data Analyst to support utility and sustainability-related data work for a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This position is ideal for an entry-level candidate or a detail-oriented individual who enjoys organizing complex information, improving data quality, and turning numbers into practical business insight. You will work closely with finance, real estate, and sustainability partners to help monitor utility spending, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support informed decision-making in a hybrid environment with three in-office days each week. Responsibilities: • Review and maintain large volumes of utility data, including invoices for services such as electricity, gas, water, and waste, to help ensure records are complete and accurate. • Examine billing information against agreements and supporting documents to identify discrepancies, support reconciliations, and promote cost control. • Clean, standardize, and organize data from multiple sources so it can be used reliably for tracking, analysis, and reporting. • Assist with dashboards, summaries, and visual reports that present findings clearly to finance, real estate, sustainability, and leadership stakeholders. • Prepare data for sustainability-related reporting, including utility consumption, emissions tracking, and other environmental performance measures. • Document data sources, assumptions, and review steps to strengthen auditability, consistency, and internal controls. • Partner with internal teams as well as outside vendors or utility providers to resolve data questions and improve reporting quality. • Contribute to process improvements in invoice handling, data validation, and recurring analysis to make reporting more efficient over time.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst 2 (2-4 years)

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 42 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a commercially minded Data Analyst to support procurement decision-making within a major real estate environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on turning complex procurement and supplier data into practical insights that improve sourcing strategy, performance visibility, and cost control. The role works standard Eastern Hours and partners closely with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to strengthen reporting, automation, and data quality across the function. Responsibilities: • Create and refine Power BI dashboards that provide clear visibility into spend patterns, supplier results, contract activity, and key procurement measures. • Examine procurement data across areas such as property services, facilities, construction, fit-out, and specialized services to uncover trends and improvement opportunities. • Perform detailed spend and benchmarking analysis to highlight savings potential, strengthen category strategies, and support more informed purchasing decisions. • Track compliance-related metrics, identify off-contract purchasing behavior, and prepare reporting that supports governance across procurement activities. • Build and maintain scalable data workflows using Microsoft technologies, including Fabric, Data Factory, Dataflows Gen2, Databricks, and related cloud-based tools. • Develop unified procurement datasets by combining information from enterprise platforms, contract systems, and supplier sources into reliable analytical models. • Use SQL, Python, and PySpark to clean, structure, and transform large volumes of data for reporting and advanced analysis. • Design automation solutions with Power Automate to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and increase team productivity. • Work with procurement leaders, finance partners, and other stakeholders to translate business questions into meaningful analysis and present findings in a clear, business-focused way. • Maintain documentation for data definitions, reporting logic, and governance standards while promoting data quality and self-service reporting adoption within the team.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Data Security Analyst

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
79.1635 - 91.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Security Analyst to support and strengthen email and messaging security operations for a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on protecting the organization from phishing, malware, impersonation, and other email-borne threats while improving the reliability and security of mail delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Proofpoint, hybrid messaging environments, and user-focused security practices, along with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams. Responsibilities: • Investigate and resolve complex email security and delivery issues, including routing failures, encryption challenges, quarantine events, and user-reported security concerns. • Review dashboards, system logs, and alert activity to identify and respond to phishing attempts, malware incidents, spoofing, and impersonation threats. • Administer and optimize Proofpoint Essentials and related integrations to maintain strong protection across the messaging environment. • Configure and maintain email security controls, including encryption settings, policy rules, and quarantine management processes. • Lead initiatives involving Proofpoint enhancements, platform updates, and rollout of new security capabilities. • Develop clear guidance and training materials for IT teams and end users on secure email practices and available protection tools. • Support security awareness efforts by helping manage phishing simulation activities and user education programs. • Collaborate with broader security operations by connecting email security insights with SIEM platforms and other enterprise security tools where applicable.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

Des Plaines, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
43.62 - 58.16 USD / Hourly
Skillset/Qualifications: 3+ years of Business Analyst experience Experience with requirements gathering and backlog management Familiarity with Jira or similar tools Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments Preferred: Background in financial services Experience with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) or financial crime initiatives Exposure to transaction monitoring systems Experience with financial crime or compliance-related platforms (nice to have)
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Database Administrator

Des Plaines, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support and optimize critical database environments for a contract assignment in Illinois. This contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who brings deep expertise in database performance, stability, and capacity planning across complex Microsoft SQL Server landscapes. The role will focus on improving efficiency, safeguarding availability, and providing clear technical guidance to a range of stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Analyze database performance trends and resolve bottlenecks using wait statistics, execution plan reviews, and deadlock investigation techniques. • Design and refine indexing approaches to improve query efficiency and support large-scale data processing workloads. • Administer high-availability database environments, including clustered deployments, AlwaysOn configurations, and multi-instance setups. • Use monitoring and diagnostic platforms such as Redgate, SQL profiling tools, and stress-testing solutions to evaluate system health and performance. • Partner with technical teams to optimize partitioning strategies for large datasets and strengthen overall database reliability. • Support database-related components and processes connected to SSIS and SSRS within the broader data environment. • Configure and maintain database server settings in coordination with Windows Server administration, including memory allocation, access controls, and security practices. • Communicate analysis results, risks, and recommended improvements clearly to both technical audiences and business stakeholders.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server / PostgreSQL / AWS

Naperville, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We’re hiring a Senior Database Administrator to support and optimize enterprise data environments. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can drive performance, reliability, and scalability across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and AWS platforms while contributing to modernization and automation initiatives. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and optimize SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and related database environments</li><li>Ensure high availability, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness</li><li>Troubleshoot and improve performance through query tuning, indexing, and workload analysis</li><li>Design and maintain database objects including schemas, stored procedures, and data models</li><li>Translate business requirements into scalable database solutions in partnership with stakeholders</li><li>Support cloud and on-prem database migrations and modernization efforts</li><li>Oversee backup, recovery, and data protection strategies</li><li>Implement monitoring and improve visibility into database performance and health</li><li>Automate routine tasks using scripting tools and improve operational efficiency</li></ul>
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z