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Data Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CapTech Consulting captechconsulting.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
On-site Chicago Full-time Mid-level Data Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Data Engineering role at CapTech Consulting. Chicago · full-time · $90,000–$200,000 base.

SalaryStated by CapTech Consulting
$90,000 – $200,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from CapTech ConsultingOur estimate for the market: $126,603–$184,950Median $145,000
The range includes the market median of $145,000 for mid-level data engineering roles in Chicago.
Worked out from 19 postings that stated pay, median $145,000. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.
RoleData Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChicago
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$90,000–$200,000
PostedAug 14, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build data pipelines and other data products on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Guide clients on cloud technologies and methods for bringing in and processing data efficiently
  • Apply engineering practices to solve complex data problems
  • Work with users, developers, and business analysts to shape data architecture around organizational needs
  • Explain the trade-offs between architectural approaches and what each option offers

What you bring

  • You have delivered a solution on at least one major cloud platform
  • You can design and implement data architecture that reflects business needs and client context
  • You bring production database experience, including substantial SQL, database administration, and pipeline scripting
  • You can show that you have delivered production data pipelines or other data products through work or training

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level data engineer who can connect architectural choices to client business needs and work across technical and business teams. You must be available to work on-site at a client location or CapTech office when requested, with remote work possible when client and company needs allow. Applicants need U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.

From the employer

CapTech is an award-winning consulting firm that collaborates with clients to achieve what’s possible through the power of technology. At CapTech, we’re passionate about the work we do and the results we achieve for our clients. From the outset, our founders shared a collective passion to create a consultancy centered on strong relationships that would stand the test of time. Today we work alongside clients that include Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and government agencies, a list that spans across the country.

CapTech Data Engineering consultants enable clients to build and maintain advanced data systems that bring together data from disparate sources in order to enable decision-makers. We build pipelines and prepare data for use by data scientists, data analysts, and other data systems. We love solving problems and providing creative solutions for our clients. Cloud Data Engineers leverage the client’s cloud infrastructure to deliver this value today and to scale for the future. We enjoy a collaborative environment and have many opportunities to learn from and share knowledge with other developers, architects, and our clients.

Specific responsibilities for the Data Engineer – Cloud position include: 

  • Developing data pipelines and other data products using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Advising clients on specific technologies and methodologies for utilizing cloud resources to efficiently ingest and process data quickly
  • Utilizing your skills in engineering best practices to solve complex data problems
  • Collaborating with end users, development staff, and business analysts to ensure that prospective data architecture plans maximize the value of client data across the organization. 
  • Articulating architectural differences between solution methods and the advantages/disadvantages of each

Typical experience for successful candidates includes:   

  • Experience delivering solutions on a major cloud platform
  • Ability to think strategically and relate architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs and client culture
  • Experience in the design and implementation of data architecture solutions
  • A wide range of production database experience, usually including substantial SQL expertise, database administration, and scripting data pipelines
  • Ability to assess and utilize traditional and modern architectural components required based on business needs.  
  • A demonstrable ability to deliver production data pipelines and other data products. This could be hands on experience, degree, certification, bootcamp, or other learning.

Skills:

Successful candidates usually have demonstrable experience with technologies in some of these categories:

  • Languages: SQL, Python, Java, R, C# / C++ / C
  • Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redshift, Aurora, Presto, BigQuery, Oracle
  • DevOps: git, docker, subversion, Kubernetes, Jenkins
  • Additional Technologies: Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Kinesis, Hadoop, Lambda, EMR
  • Popular Certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, Google Associate Cloud Engineer

We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way. Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we’ve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees’ needs.

  • CapTech is committed to providing a flexible work environment and helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that suits their individual needs. Employees must be available to work onsite in a client location or a CapTech office as requested. We allow CapTech employees to work remotely when compatible with CapTech and client needs.
  • Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths
  • Modern Health –A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs
  • Carrot Fertility –Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
  • Fringe –A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more
  • Employee Resource Groups – Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations
  • Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.
  • 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts, click HERE. As part of this commitment, CapTech will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Laura Massa directly via email lmassa@captechconsulting.com.

CapTech supports Equal Pay for all. In addition, in the State of Illinois we are committed to Equal Pay for ALL in accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act. The base pay range for this role is: $90,000 - $200,000.

At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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