Illumination Works · 7 hours ago
Data Engineer
Illumination Works is a technology partner specializing in data solutions since 2006. They are seeking a Data Engineer to build and scale Data Analytics as a Service offerings, responsible for creating data pipelines and supporting advanced analytics and machine learning models.
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Responsibilities
Design and build scalable data pipelines to support data science use cases, including feature engineering, model training, and real-time inference
Collaborate closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality, production-ready datasets
Structure and maintain analytics-ready data models optimized for performance, scalability, and reuse
Design and support the data layer of a self-service analytics and modeling platform, enabling fast access to pre-processed and enriched data
Operationalize outputs from data science, including storing model results, tracking predictions, and supporting feedback loops
Build automation tools and frameworks for data science workflows, such as feature stores, experiment tracking, and model evaluation pipelines
Work with infrastructure teams to ensure scalable deployment of data services supporting analytics and ML
Maintain strong data quality, governance, and documentation to ensure transparency and reliability across data products
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, or similar role
Experience building infrastructure for data science platforms
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for building and orchestrating data workflows
Experience with modern data stack tools
Deep understanding of data modeling for analytics and machine learning applications
Hands-on experience with cloud-based data warehouses and object storage
Experience with Databricks
Familiarity with machine learning workflows, including feature pipelines, training/inference data prep, and model outputs
Strong focus on automation, reusability, and modular design for scalable analytics delivery
Comfortable working in cross-functional teams with data scientists, ML engineers, and business stakeholders
Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance considerations in data science
Outstanding problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or comparable academic discipline
Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen
Benefits
Generous PTO package
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401K
Short/long-term disability insurance
Fun and engaging culture
Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies
Company
Illumination Works
Illumination Works is an information technology company providing analytics and integration solutions.
Funding
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2025-10-03
2025-09-12
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