About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

As a Forward Deployed Data Engineering — Experienced Associate, you will design, build, and deliver production-quality data and software solutions for a Confidential Client in the IT industry. In this client-facing role based in Chicago, IL, you’ll work with engineering teams and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable systems, leveraging Python, CI/CD, API integration, and object-oriented design principles. This is an excellent opportunity to grow technical skills, build a professional brand, and contribute to projects that drive digital transformation.

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Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain data-driven and software applications that deliver strong user experiences and business value
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements
• Write clean, maintainable code using Python and other scripting languages
• Design and implement APIs and enterprise application integration patterns
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards to ensure quality
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues and performance problems
• Assist with quality assurance testing and validation of software features
• Support project planning and contribute to on-time delivery of project milestones
• Seek continuous feedback and learning opportunities; build your professional reputation within the team and with clients

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• At least 1 year of professional experience in software or data engineering roles
• Practical experience writing code and collaborating on engineering projects

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Preferred / What Sets You Apart

• Proficiency with Python and common scripting languages
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with API management and enterprise application integration
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering best practices
• Experience participating in code reviews and QA/testing cycles
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting experience in production environments
• Comfortable working in client-facing contexts and adapting to diverse project needs

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $63,000 - $153,000 (actual pay dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and subject to applicable employment laws)
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings (401k), paid time off, and other typical employer-provided benefits (varies by location)

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Chicago, IL (on-site / client-facing)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Notes on Sponsorship & Screening

• Confidential Client evaluates candidates under applicable hiring policies. Candidates who will require H-1B sponsorship now or in the future should review the client’s sponsorship policy (if applicable).
• Background checks and other pre-employment screenings may be required in accordance with local laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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