AI Data Engineer

Overview

This is a US based remote role for a 12+ month contract. You must work PST hours to be considered for this role.

Become a pivotal part of a leading technology company’s transformative journey as they build the next generation data platform! As an AI Data Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to empower data-driven decisions across the organization. This is your chance to make a real impact on how this company leverages its data assets.

This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a next-generation data platform, integrating with advanced AI and data engineering technology. You will be a key player in building scalable data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility for critical business initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive critical initiatives to scale the data platform to meet evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Build scalable data models and data pipelines for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), ensuring secure data storage with a focus on data quality and compliance using cloud-based data services 
• Develop and build datasets for integration with AI/ML applications.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines (YAML + Classic) for data engineering projects.
• Anticipate and address data governance needs, designing data modeling and handling procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies. Govern data accessibility within assigned pipelines.
• Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), guiding other engineers, and working on-call to monitor systems for performance issues and initiate corrective actions.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.
• 5+ years of experience building data pipelines and data stores.
• 5+ years experience with proficiency in Microsoft Fabric technology.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Strong experience with SQL and database technologies.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Experience with programming languages like Scala and Java
• Proficiency with modern data analytics platforms

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $65 to $75 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.  More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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