New

Data Engineer

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $45.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Morrisville
Jan 16, 2026
Top Skills' Details** * Data Engineering experience * Experience with AWS/Public Cloud Strong Python experience Snowflake experience Data Automation with AI (very important to this role) Building agents- using langchain or langraph They are using using langgraph Aws- understanding how to deploy on those Description* Our client is currently seeking a Data Engineer with AI Automation experience. This role is a short-term role until they find funding to extend, but the manager said it could be 6 months before that happens with budget constraints. The person we put into the role could also be under consideration for the perm role. These are the areas where we can utilize someone who has experience in one of these areas: AI engineer - Experience building AI agents, MCP server/tools, etc. Data/ETL Engineer - Experience with Apache Airflow, Glue ETL, and Snowflake Python developer with AWS experience - to build scripts for different use cases and strong AWS knowledge is important UI developer(Angular) - we have a design ready for a dashboard where we can use them to finish that project. Ideally, someone would have experience in all 4 areas above but if someone is an SME in one of these areas, they will consider them. Data Engineer with AI Experience What You Will Do: * Design and implement AI Agents to monitor and optimize cloud resources based on findings and recommendations from Cloud Service Providers. * Develop predictive models for drift detection, cost anomaly detection, and forecasting of public cloud resources and spend. * Automate operational workflows using machine learning and intelligent scripting. * Integrate AI-driven insights with Cloud Service Providers like AWS, GCP, Azure, and existing data and tools. * Conduct anomaly detection for security, cost optimization, and performance analytics. * Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using AWS Glue and other cloud-native services. * Utilize AWS Athena for interactive querying of data stored in data lakes. * Manage and optimize data storage and processing using Snowflake cloud data platform. * Orchestrate complex workflows and data pipelines using Apache Airflow DAGs. * Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and tools for operational improvements. * Maintain documentation and best practices for AI/ML integration in cloud systems. Our Minimum Requirements Include: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience. * Proven ability building and deploying ML models, with at least 2 years focused on cloud operations. * Solid knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI). * Experience with Python, PySpark, and ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn. * Comfortable working with streaming data, APIs, and telemetry systems. * Experience with AWS Glue ETL, AWS Athena, Snowflake, and Apache Airflow DAGs. * Strong communication and multi-functional collaboration skills. * Experience with Agile and DevOps operating models, including project tracking tools (e.g., Jira), Git (any Version Control systems), and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). * Proficient in general-purpose programming languages (Python, Golang, Bash) and development platforms and technologies. Preferred Qualifications: * Understanding of Cloud Technologies and Services of one or more providers including AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, and Alibaba. * Established record of leading technical initiatives, delivering results, and a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment. * Hard-working, dedicated to providing quality support for your customers. * Full stack development experience with Angular for frontend and Flask for backend application development Additional Skills & Qualifications Cloud management and optimization Cloud account provisioning Multi cloud management Managed services Public cloud infrastructure- all public accounts- not deployments- they have top level governance of clouds- gov/security/ etc. they oversee that- GPC/Azure/ AWS/ etc. They have administration access to cloud. Responsible for security, governance, cost management Cloudx platform automation- this group of developers helps to rebuild different platforms to support various business units. Data from cost optimization- want to present data to but in a meaningful way Governance control- do that at scale-automation they dont use all LLM models to be used - build a pipeline with only the custom models Building the data pipelines Most deployments are done in AWS Public cloud Snowflake- all the data aggregated here Use Glue pipelines - in AWS Python scripts for the data Will dive more into AI in the coming months. Questions around cloud spend is already avail- they released- agentic AI approach MPC servers build those to support current environment Build AI pipelines for MCP servers Someone who knows data Data automation AI would be a good fit Building agents- using langchain or langraph They are using using langgraph Aws- understanding how to deploy on those They deploy in containers but they have a boiler plate so they don't need that exp necessarily Building Pipelines in Python ETL experience Taking data and making it meaningful into a pipeline Working with developers on the team and AI Organization deployments- monitor resources- if someone deletes- how do we remedy that? Monitoring that data Cost optimization/ security/ etc are the main use cases Experience Level* Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.