Kforce Inc · 5 hours ago
Senior AI Data Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$68/hr - $72/hr
10+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Senior AI Data Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and optimizing data pipelines, collaborating with data scientists, and ensuring data quality and governance across platforms.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines using AWS Glue, Apache Kafka, AWS Lambda, and Step Functions
Develop and maintain robust data lakes and data warehouses on Amazon S3
Implement infrastructure as code using CloudFormation Templates (CFT)
Collaborate with Data Scientists and ML Engineers to integrate AI/ML models into production-grade data workflows
Write efficient, reusable, and testable code in Python, SQL, and PySpark
Ensure data quality, governance, and security across all data platforms
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and reliability
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to cloud strategy and best practices
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Data Engineering with a strong focus on AWS Cloud
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark
Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience integrating models into data pipelines
Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices in cloud environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Hands-on experience with AWS Glue
Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
Hands-on experience with Amazon S3
Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda
Hands-on experience with AWS Step Functions
Hands-on experience with CloudFormation Templates (CFT)
Preferred
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Solutions Architect)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, ECS) and orchestration tools (Airflow, EMR)
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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