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Senior Data Engineer

TEKsystems
$145,000.00 - $180,000.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Illinois, Naperville
Jul 22, 2025
Description Notes From Qual Call: SR Data Engineer onsite in Naperville, IL. This person would be second in command behind Bill Python, Pyspark, SQL PowerBI Dashboards Databricks (as a primary data processing form) Medallion architecture Azure shop Legacy on prem/ sql server and migrating to Databricks. Want them to be face to face with stakeholders to understand what client needs are Data modeling fundamentals in regards to a lake house C#, powerBI, fabric, financial backgrounds are nice to haves. William Blair or NT experience are comparable industries They are working with one other external vendor Interview process Phone screen with bill first round Hacker rank test Onsite panel interview 1 on 1 final with Andy the technical director Goal in 18 months is to be fully on Databricks Typing proficiency Job Details Description About Calamos Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. Calamos offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area. Summary of the Role Calamos is seeking a lead Data Engineer with a passion for both data and the financial services industry. As a member of the Data Engineering team, this individual will be responsible for the management, curation, and understanding of the firm's mission-critical data. The candidate will be the lead engineer tasked with leveraging the Databricks platform to create a competitive advantage for the organization. Primary Responsibilities: Manage, curate, and understand the firm's mission-critical data. Demonstrate strong communication skills to work effectively with business stakeholders and the data engineering team. Continuously evolve our lakehouse implementation to accelerate business value for all stakeholders Oversee the full life cycle of data pipeline projects, including design, development, testing, documentation, and production support. Build modern data pipelines using complex financial datasets needed for analytic products. Refine requirements with stakeholders based on their analytics needs. Collaborate with architects and engineers from other teams. Deliver software projects that adhere to both agile methodologies and firm software standards. Build semantic models to be utilized within Power BI dashboards. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience required. At least 7 years of experience as a Data Engineer 3 years of experience developing primarily on the Databricks platform A working knowledge of programming languages such as Python or SQL to process data. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data products. An understanding of equities, options, and fixed income security data Prior experience participating in building master data management systems. Knowledgeable in the basic reporting aspects of portfolio accounting Knowledge of swaps, futures, and other derivatives is also a plus Possess an enthusiasm for technology outside of work-related activities Compensation Disclosure The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $175,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future. Benefits Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits. Skills Python, Sql, pyspark, databricks, azure, c#, power bi, fabric, financial Top Skills Details Python,Sql,pyspark,databricks,azure Additional Skills & Qualifications Job Details Description About Calamos Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. Calamos offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area. Summary of the Role Calamos is seeking a lead Data Engineer with a passion for both data and the financial services industry. As a member of the Data Engineering team, this individual will be responsible for the management, curation, and understanding of the firm's mission-critical data. The candidate will be the lead engineer tasked with leveraging the Databricks platform to create a competitive advantage for the organization. Primary Responsibilities: Manage, curate, and understand the firm's mission-critical data. Demonstrate strong communication skills to work effectively with business stakeholders and the data engineering team. Continuously evolve our lakehouse implementation to accelerate business value for all stakeholders Oversee the full life cycle of data pipeline projects, including design, development, testing, documentation, and production support. Build modern data pipelines using complex financial datasets needed for analytic products. Refine requirements with stakeholders based on their analytics needs. Collaborate Experience Level Expert Leve Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $180000.00/yr. Benefits Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Naperville,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.