AI Data Engineer

🚀 Hiring: AI-Centric Data Engineer (Contract | Outside IR35) 📍 UK (Remote) 💰 upto £525 per day (Outside IR35) We are looking for an AI-focused Data Engineer to join a fast-moving data & AI programme, building real-time data pipelines and AI-enabled data solutions. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering and applied AI, supporting modern architectures including RAG pipelines, event streaming, and graph/vector-based data models. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Design and build real-time data pipelines using Databricks and Spark • Develop event-driven data solutions using Azure Event Hub and streaming frameworks • Support AI-driven use cases, including RAG pipelines and AI-ready data layers • Work with vector/graph-based data models (e.g. Neo4j, vector databases) • Implement declarative pipelines and Databricks best practices • Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers, architects, and analytics teams • Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of production data systems 🧠 Required Skills & Experience • Strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and SQL • Solid Databricks + Apache Spark experience (batch + real-time) • Experience building event-streaming pipelines (Azure Event Hub preferred) • Exposure to AI-centric data engineering, such as: • RAG pipelines • AI/ML data preparation • Vector or graph data concepts • Azure cloud experience (ADF, ADLS, Databricks) • Experience with AutoLoader and declarative pipelines ⭐ Nice to Have • Hands-on experience with Neo4j or vector databases • Experience supporting LLM or GenAI workflows • Knowledge of data modeling for AI/ML consumption 🎯 Why Join? • Work on AI-driven, real-time data platforms • Be part of a modern Databricks + Azure ecosystem • High-impact role with strong technical ownership • Competitive £525/day Outside IR35 📩 Interested or know someone suitable? Drop a message or apply directly.