Senior Data Engineer

Benchmark Analytics

Senior Data Engineer transforming data platform architecture using Python and Kubernetes for police agency performance analytics. Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver clean, reliable data.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAWSCloudDockerETLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
Contributing to the design and implementation of a greenfield data platform
Operating in a hybrid greenfield and brownfield environment
Leading development discussions and defining engineering patterns and standards
Assessing and analyzing legacy data processes
Collaborating with cross-functional teams
Improving data pipeline performance, observability, and reliability
Supporting documentation efforts for scalability and platform adoption
Providing technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers
Acting as a technical SME in internal and client-facing discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience building production-grade data systems
Strong experience building ETL/ELT pipelines
Experience with cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred)
Strong SQL and data modeling skills
Strong Python engineering skills
Experience with Docker and orchestration frameworks (Airflow or equivalent)
Experience modernizing or migrating legacy systems
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex data issues
Sufficient understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, IaC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited Paid Time Off.
Ability to work in a fully remote environment.
Summer Half-Day Fridays.
Freed-Up Fridays during Spring, Fall, and Winter months.
Medical, dental, and vision plan offerings along with 401(k).
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
Other Voluntary Benefits include additional Life Insurance, Spouse Life Insurance, and Accident Insurance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

ETLELTdata pipelinesSQLdata modelingPythonDockerAirflowDevOpsCI/CD

Soft Skills

technical mentorshipcollaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in STEM