Data Engineer

Inspire11 • Chicago, IL

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Elevens, as we call ourselves here, are curiously smart, purposefully scrappy, and dedicated to the highest standard of quality. By being true to ourselves and others, we create a respectful environment that enhances collaboration, drives growth through high expectations, and ensures alignment with our core values. Inspire11 is more than a modern business and technology consulting firm; we're a revolution. We work differently — and it shows. Every move we make is tied to measurable value, and our success aligns with our clients’ success. We partner to simplify the complex, solve sustainably, and stay ahead by continuously pushing our own thinking forward. Value creation isn't something we talk about — it's something we live, every day. At Inspire11, we're not just offering a job; we're providing a platform for you to transform the future. You'll feel right at home here if you think differently, build boldly, and lead with impact. We're a place where your unique perspective is valued, your boldness is celebrated, and your potential is unleashed. Growth Through Challenge: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and accountability. At Inspire11, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful impact. You'll work alongside elite consultants who challenge you to expand your skills and think even more creatively. The Autonomy to do Your Best Work: Here, outcomes matter more than outputs. It's about the value we create. You'll have the autonomy to shape your work, drive decisions, and make an impact—not just for our clients but for your growth. You'll be challenged to think strategically, anticipate needs, and solve problems. Bold thinking, creative approaches, and challenging conventional wisdom are part of our DNA. Our clients rely on us to lead them into what's next. Diverse Perspectives Driving Innovative Solutions: We champion inclusivity and authenticity, knowing that diverse perspectives drive better solutions. You'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, knowing that's where true innovation happens. We also believe that doing great work should be fun. Our culture thrives on energy, camaraderie, and appreciating the unique contributions that make Inspire11 an amazing place. Our teams get energy from being the best they can be. As a Data Engineer, you’ll design and build the data foundations that power analytics and AI. You will work hands-on with modern cloud platforms and play a key role in transforming raw data into trusted, analysis-ready assets that drive client value.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or software development.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience building or maintaining data pipelines.
• Familiarity with modern cloud data stacks, such as Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Synapse, or Redshift.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, and curiosity to explore their role in data automation and augmentation.
• Experience with data warehouse design, dimensional modeling, or analytical data models.
• Knowledge of software development practices, including Git, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Awareness of data governance and security principles, including privacy, cataloging, and compliance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent training and project experience.
• This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships.
• Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines using SQL and Python to ingest, transform, and prepare data for analytics and AI use cases.
• Develop cloud-native data solutions using Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse, BigQuery, or Databricks.
• Analyze data structures and sources to define transformation logic and ensure data quality and consistency.
• Implement data models and governance practices, including privacy controls such as PII masking and tokenization.
• Apply software development best practices—including version control, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines—to deliver reliable and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into clear technical designs using source-to-target mapping and logical models.
• Support data consumption needs by creating BI-ready datasets and enabling reporting, dashboards, and AI use cases.
• Engage directly with clients to share progress, provide recommendations, and align on deliverables.
• Explore emerging tech, including practical applications of AI/ML to automate data workflows, improve pipeline observability, and optimize performance.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following contributory benefits, where premiums are partially paid by the Company and partially by the employee: Medical insurance plans, Dental insurance plans, and Vision insurance plans.
• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits provided wholly by the Company: Short-term disability, providing for a benefit of 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period; Long-term disability, providing for 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67; Life insurance, providing for a benefit of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum payout of $400,000; A connectivity stipend of $325 annually; Employee Assistance Program, providing for confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things.
• Full-time employees are also eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule, the Company matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of an employee’s salary.
• Depending on eligibility and their elections, full-time employees may also have access to certain tax-advantaged savings accounts set up through the Company, into which employees contribute withheld funds: Flexible savings accounts, Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts, Healthcare savings accounts, Dependent care savings accounts, Commuter benefit accounts
• Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal, Illinois, or other applicable law, such as FMLA, bereavement, sick leave, emergency leave, jury duty or witness leave, and VESSA leave.
• In addition, Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.
• Inspire11 offers paid parental leave to full-time employees who have been with the company for at least one year. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, while non-birthing parents are eligible for up to 6 weeks. Short-term disability (STD) benefits are also provided following childbirth. When combined with PTO and STD, birthing parents may receive a total of 18–20 weeks of paid leave. Lastly, Inspire11 has eight paid holidays.
• Inspire11 also maintains other programs that provide additional benefits to employees, such as: Impact to 11: a charitable giving matching program where, after being employed by Inspire11 for a year, employees may request that a qualifying charity receive up to $500 in matching donations each year. Professional development benefits for qualifying employees: a program allowing for reimbursement of certain course materials and costs on a discretionary basis for employees who have been at Inspire11 for at least 6 months, with supervisor’s approval. Regular gifts of Inspire11 clothes, office items, and swag.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level