Role Overview
Randstad USA is hiring a Senior Azure Data Engineer. This is a contract role in Chicago, Illinois. Part of Randstad USA's Data Engineering hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
job summary
The senior data engineer will play a role accomplishing the following team goals: Data Migrations, Data Governance, and Data Integrity. They will lead component design and development, work with data science, development and business analytics teams to design scalable data solutions ensuring quality and performance. They will use their data engineering expertise to enable our company to derive insights, perform analytics, and make decisions on the modern data solutions they will help design, build, and maintain.
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $65 - 72 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities
Design and build large-scale automated and cost-efficient data pipelines that are integrated across multi-platform and disparate data sources using Azure native services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, Azure Analysis Services)
Make key architectural decisions related to data modeling, storage, real-time processing, and orchestration
Work with multi statement complex queries and enhance performance or able to troubleshoot issues related to performance
Implement scalable, reusable and efficient data frameworks that ensure data quality, data integrity and performance consistently
Creates and maintains intermediate to advanced terraform scripts
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance on best practices
Translate business requirements into technical design documents and implementation plans
Participate in support rotation and proactively identify issues while implementing issue resolutions as appropriate.
Monitor and optimize Azure resources to manage costs effectively
Stay updated with latest Azure services and features
Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve data engineering practices
qualifications
BS in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related technical field
5 - 6 years of experience as a data engineer or comparable Business Intelligence role
4 -5 years minimum experience with relational databases such as MS-SQL, Postgres, or Oracle
3 - 4 years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Capella or MongoDB
3 - 4 years Python experience or similar
Proficient with Cloud offerings primarily with Azure (GCP or AWS is acceptable)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Azure Data Engineer position at Randstad USA?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Randstad USA. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Azure Data Engineer position at Randstad USA located?
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois. Randstad USA has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Azure Data Engineer at Randstad USA earn?
Randstad USA has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Azure Data Engineer role at Randstad USA posted?
This role was posted on March 13, 2026 (87 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Azure Data Engineer role at Randstad USA require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Randstad USA lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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