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Senior Data Engineer / First Hire

Motion Recruitment
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025 CLOSED ON 4/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Engineer / First Hire position at Motion Recruitment?

We are an ambitious startup building innovative Brokerage software to impact the Live-Entertainment industry and looking for someone to join our Chicago office as our first Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of our data infrastructure and driving our company’s technological roadmap.

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Data Engineer to join our founding team. This individual will need a deep understanding of Python and SQL, a willingness to wear multiple hats, and the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to define and execute our technical vision.

You will be instrumental in building a secure and scalable data architecture from the ground up, enabling seamless data flow, creating robust APIs, and ensuring our platform is designed to grow with the business.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proficient in Python and SQL for data manipulation, automation, and pipeline creation.
  • Hands-on experience designing and building data warehouses from scratch.
  • Familiarity with modern data engineering tools and frameworks (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Airflow, DBT, etc.).

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record in data engineering roles, preferably in startups or fast-paced environments.
  • Experience enabling secure and scalable data platforms with a focus on growth.
  • Strong understanding of API design and implementation.
  • Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to consult with non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for problem-solving.

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

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

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