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The Planet Group

Analytics Engineer

Contract · In Office · Chicago, Illinois (USA)

Posted Sep 5, 2026

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Analytics Engineer / Data Experience EngineerLocation: Chicago Downtown

Job Type: 6months contract

  • Rate: $68.00 - 73.00 per our on W2
  • Candidates must be able to work on a W2 Basis without sponsorship
  • NO C2C Help in ANY formAbout the Role We are seeking an Analytics Engineer / Data Experience Engineer to build intuitive, reliable ways for business users to consume and interact with data. You will own semantic models and user-facing analytical experiences—from Databricks Genie spaces and natural-language query patterns to custom dashboards and notebooks.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Semantic & Metrics Modeling: Design and maintain governed semantic models, business definitions, and analytical datasets.
  • Data Experience Configuration: Build user interfaces using Databricks Genie, dashboards, and fit-for-purpose notebooks.
  • End-to-End Engineering: Handle backend query logic/pipelines as well as frontend configuration to translate business questions into accurate calculations.
  • Usability & Optimization: Partner with Data Engineers to fix performance or quality issues, validating data accuracy, explainability, and user adoption.
  • Qualifications
  • 5+ years of engineering experience (Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, or BI).
  • Advanced SQL and dimensional/semantic modeling expertise.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks and natural-language analytics tools (e.g., Databricks Genie).
  • Proven ability to build backend transformations and configure frontend user experiences.
  • Working knowledge of data quality, access controls, performance tuning, and Git workflows.
  • #TECH

#Hybrid

#Chicago

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