Senior AI Data Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Azure Data Engineer with solid Databricks experience to join their team on a long term contract. Gen AI experience/projects are a plus and will come into play as well. Sound/Strong experience in cloud computing in general is needed.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on advanced experience with Databricks and Spark (PySpark preferred) for building and optimizing workflows and pipelines
* Hands-on proficiency in designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, PySpark, and related tools
* Strong SQL skills
* Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native data tools
* Expertise in handling big data systems and integrating data from diverse sources (e.g., APIs, flat files, databases)
* Experience in configuring secure external connections to data sources (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, On-prem SQL Server) using service principals, SAS tokens, OAuth, or mounting techniques
* Strong understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance standards
* Experience implementing data governance frameworks to manage data quality
* Proven expertise in using ADF for orchestrating and automating data workflows across cloud and on-premises systems

Nice-to-Have Skills:
* Knowledge of Data Vault methodology for designing scalable and flexible data models
* Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like FiveTran

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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