Data Engineer at RAPP in Greater Chicago Area

Summary: RAPP is a global precision marketing agency looking for a Data Engineer to join their Technology team in Chicago. The role involves developing scalable, cloud-native data pipelines and platforms while gaining hands-on experience in data engineering best practices. Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and Airflow - Develop serverless workflows leveraging AWS Lambda for scalable event-driven data processing - Implement and optimize dbt models for analytics and transformations - Design schemas and manage data in DynamoDB and other cloud-native storage solutions - Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of data systems - Integrate structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources - Build workflow orchestration strategies using Airflow for scheduling and monitoring pipelines - Automate infrastructure deployment and CI/CD pipelines for data services - Implement data validation, testing, and monitoring frameworks - Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and governance standards Required Qualifications: - 1–3 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related role - Proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation - Familiarity with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration - Basic understanding of AWS Lambda and serverless design patterns - Exposure to DynamoDB (schema design and performance considerations) - Knowledge of dbt for data transformation and analytics modeling - Experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred) - Understanding of CI/CD workflows, Git, and DevOps practices - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with other AWS services (S3, Glue, Redshift, Kinesis) - Familiarity with data warehouse and data lake architectures - Exposure to real-time streaming and event-driven data pipelines - Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Required Skills: Python, Apache Airflow, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, dbt, Cloud environments - AWS, CI/CD workflows, Git, DevOps practices Benefits: Health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), Stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, Vacation, Sick, and personal days, Positive activism days, Paid parental leave, Disability benefits