Data Engineer (AI)

Job DescriptionAn employer is looking for a Data Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity. The client is an enterprise grocery store chain and is building out a team of Data / ML Engineers!Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Build and Maintain Data Pipelines : Design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable data pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration across diverse sources and destinations, using tools such as Kafka, Databricks, and similar toolsets.Drive Digital Innovation : Leverage innovative technologies and approaches to modernize and extend core data assets, including SQL-based, NoSQL-based, cloud-based, and real-time streaming data platforms.Implement Feature Engineering : Develop and manage feature engineering pipelines for machine learning workflows, utilizing tools like Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, and custom Python libraries.Implement Automated Testing : Design and implement automated unit, integration, and performance testing frameworks to ensure data quality, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards.Optimize Data Workflows : Optimize data workflows for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability across large datasets and complex environments.Draft and Review Documentation : Draft and review architectural diagrams, interface specifications, and other design documents to ensure clear communication of data solutions and technical requirements.Cost / Benefit Analysis : Present opportunities with cost / benefit analysis to leadership, guiding sound architectural decisions for scalable and efficient data solutions.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy : .Skills and Requirements4 years of professional Data Development experienceo Building and maintaining data pipelines and workflowso Full understanding of ETL and Data Warehousing concepts4 years of experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies.Experience developing with Java / PythonExperience developing Kafka solutions2 years of experience in feature engineering for machine learning pipelines.Experience with GCP services such as BigQuery, Vertex AI Platform, Cloud Storage, AutoMLOps, and DataflowExperience with CI / CD pipelines and processes nullWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.