About the Job

AI Platform Engineer/ Data Quality & Automation / Hybrid in Chicago Chicago, Illinois Remote Local Full Time $140k - $170k A healthcare technology organization is seeking a Forward Deployed Data Engineer to help build the foundation for data-driven operations and AI-powered solutions. This full-time position offers remote flexibility within the Chicagoland area, allowing for in person collaborations in Logan Square. The environment leverages AWS, Python, SQL, cloud data platforms, and emerging AI technologies to support mission-critical healthcare operations. This is not a traditional data engineering position focused solely on ETL development or dashboard creation. Instead, the team is looking for an engineer who enjoys working across software development, data architecture, validation, and AI systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring data quality, building trusted datasets, measuring AI effectiveness, and creating operational visibility that drives business decisions. For engineers who enjoy wearing multiple hats and solving ambiguous problems, this is a rare opportunity to influence both technology strategy and business outcomes. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or related roles Strong Python development skills Advanced SQL expertise Experience working with production data systems Data modeling and data architecture experience Experience validating, testing, and monitoring data quality Ability to work directly with business stakeholders Experience supporting operational reporting and analytics initiatives AWS or comparable cloud experience Strong communication skills Desired Skills & Experience Experience supporting AI, LLM, or automation initiatives Healthcare or Revenue Cycle Management experience Experience with claims, EDI, denials, eligibility, or healthcare operations Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or modern cloud data platforms dbt, Airflow, Dagster, or similar tooling Experience measuring system performance and operational outcomes Exposure to software testing, quality engineering, or validation frameworks HIPAA-regulated data environments What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 35% Data Quality & Validation 30% Software Engineering & AI Enablement 25% Data Modeling & Architecture 10% Stakeholder Support & Business Visibility Daily Responsibilities 80% Hands-On Engineering 5% Management Duties 15% Team Collaboration The Offer You will receive the following benefits: Bonus Eligible Competitive Base Salary Employee Stock Purchase Program Flexible Time Off Hybrid or Remote Flexibility Professional Development Opportunities Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Flexible PTO Wellness Benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan Professional Development Support Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.