Analytics Engineer
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Country: United States
Category: Data & Analytics
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: September 5, 2026
Job ID: 651635
Job Description
Analytics Engineer / Data Experience Engineer
Location: 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 form
About 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.
- 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.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
