Staff Data Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Own the software development lifecycle of a Python application implementing ETL workflows and automating business processes .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $141,984 - $206,256 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python application development, including ETL workflows and automation, while effectively managing the software development lifecycle. Proficient in leveraging cloud environments and modern tools to deliver integrated solutions and enhance business processes.

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Python Application DevelopmentETL WorkflowsDatabricksCI/CD (GitHub Actions)RESTful APIs

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLAsynchronous Programming (Asyncio)Data Processing (Pandas, Numpy, PySpark)Testing (Pytest)GitCloud EnvironmentsData Stores (Delta Tables, SQLite)AI-Powered Data PipelinesModern Python Tooling (Uv, Ruff, Ty)

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCustomer Service SkillsResearch SkillsProblem Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Databricks WorkspacePower AutomateSharePointSmartsheetMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Agile PracticesKanbanCloud ComputingData EngineeringSoftware Development Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudETLNumpyPandasPySparkPythonSQLSQLite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the software development lifecycle of a Python application implementing ETL workflows and automating business processes
Own the content and operations of a Databricks Workspace, including a custom data catalog and Python application job runs
Partner with stakeholders to identify process automation and reporting opportunities
Design, implement, enhance, test, validate, and iteratively improve end-to-end solutions
Deliver mission-critical reporting through scheduled job runs and ad-hoc stakeholder requests
Build and maintain solutions integrated across Databricks, Power Automate, SharePoint, Smartsheet, CMMS, weather reporting, and service validation systems via REST APIs
Maintain and extend a packaged Python application covering business processes and ETL workflows
Perform planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and documentation
Read, write, and review Python code, including unit and integration tests
Maintain SQL queries defining a custom Databricks data catalog
Troubleshoot Python applications, database queries, and system integrations
Maintain the USPS account data engineering knowledge base
Use AI coding assistants to design, build, test, troubleshoot, and document solutions
Build AI-powered data pipelines as needed
Serve as the sole engineer on the USPS account and help shape its technology strategy, culture, and business processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience designing, building, and deploying packaged Python applications in production with CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
Strong Python skills, including asynchronous programming (asyncio), data processing (pandas, numpy, PySpark), and testing (pytest)
Comfortable reading and writing simple to moderately-complex SQL
Proficiency with Git and Git workflows
Experience working in cloud environments: Databricks, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform
Experience working with RESTful APIs and data stores such as Delta tables, SQLite databases, and blob containers
Familiarity with agile practices and kanban
Experience with modern Python tooling such as uv, ruff, and ty (preferred)
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, MJML (preferred)
Experience building LLM-powered applications or data pipelines (preferred)
General experience using Azure as a platform (preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service skills and ability to explain complex topics to a non-technical audience
Strong research, problem solving, and systems thinking skills
Desire to learn new technologies, grow in the discipline, and adapt to changing requirements
Comfortable working independently as the sole engineer on the account
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
No visa sponsorship provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health
Professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits