NAVA Software Solutions

AI Data Engineer- W2 CONTRACT

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This role is for an AI Data Engineer on a W2 contract, remote for an unspecified duration. Key skills include data engineering, Python, SQL, Spark, and AI/ML systems. Experience in operationalizing data systems and a strong statistical intuition are required.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
Unknown
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date
May 8, 2026
πŸ•’ - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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πŸ“„ - Contract
W2 Contractor
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πŸ”’ - Security
Unknown
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Observability #Spark (Apache Spark) #Batch #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Data Pipeline #Scala #Data Engineering #Data Quality #SQL (Structured Query Language) #ML (Machine Learning) #Python
Role description
Title: AI Data Engineer Client: Innova solutions//Oncolens Location: Remote What You’ll Do Build & Own Data Systems β€’ Design and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch and real-time) β€’ Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems β€’ Eliminate β€œgray areas” between upstream and downstream data Ship AI-Driven Features β€’ Partner with product and engineering to deliver AI-enabled functionality β€’ Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot LLM-based and ML systems in production β€’ Focus on shipping reliable outputs, not just experimentation Operationalize & Validate β€’ Productionize models and workflows into robust, maintainable systems β€’ Build validation frameworks and sanity checks for output quality β€’ Improve observability, performance, and system reliability Work Through Ambiguity β€’ Translate loosely defined problems into clear technical solutions β€’ Make pragmatic tradeoffs and clearly communicate decisions β€’ Execute quickly while maintaining a high quality bar What We’re Looking For Technical Background β€’ Strong experience in data engineering, including: β€’ Building and maintaining pipelines β€’ Experience with Spark or similar distributed systems β€’ Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data platforms β€’ Experience operationalizing data systems and/or models in production β€’ Exposure to AI/ML systems, including: β€’ Working with or integrating LLMs or modern AI tools β€’ Understanding of probabilistic systems and LLM fundamentals β€’ Using AI tools to accelerate development and problem solving β€’ Solid statistical intuition: β€’ Ability to reason about data quality, anomalies, and outputs How You Think β€’ Product-oriented: Focused on outcomes, not tasks β€’ Critical thinker: Naturally validates outputs and assumptions β€’ Pragmatic: Leverages existing tools vs. over-engineering β€’ Adaptable: Comfortable in a fast-moving AI environment Collaboration & Communication β€’ Clear, proactive communicator with strong follow-through β€’ Able to explain how and why you approach problems β€’ Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and data teams. Thanks & Regards Shyam (SAM) Recruiters Email: sam.s@navasoftware.com