

Brooksource
Senior Data Engineer
β - Featured Role | Apply direct with Data Freelance Hub
This role is for a Senior Data Engineer (AI/ML) on a 12-month contract, remote or hybrid. Requires 6+ years in AI/ML, proficiency in Python and SQL, and expertise in cloud platforms. Experience in healthcare and MLOps is preferred.
π - Country
United States
π± - Currency
$ USD
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π° - Day rate
Unknown
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ποΈ - Date
February 4, 2026
π - Duration
More than 6 months
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ποΈ - Location
Hybrid
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π - Contract
Unknown
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π - Security
Unknown
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π - Location detailed
St Louis, MO
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π§ - Skills detailed
#Deep Learning #Distributed Computing #REST API #Apache Spark #Compliance #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Python #REST (Representational State Transfer) #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Databricks #Data Pipeline #Leadership #Data Engineering #Calculus #Statistics #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Microservices #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #ML (Machine Learning) #API (Application Programming Interface) #Deployment #Spark (Apache Spark) #Docker #Kubernetes #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Automation #Azure #Reinforcement Learning #Hugging Face #PyTorch #Scala #Project Management #Transformers #Cloud #Computer Science #Data Science #Langchain #NLP (Natural Language Processing)
Role description
Senior Data Engineer (AI/ML)
Remote or Hybrid
12-Month Contract to Hire
β’
β’ Unable to Provide Sponsorship or do C2C
β’
β’ Summary
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a Fortune 50 health insurance organization, driving impactful AI/ML initiatives across the pharmacy domain. This role will focus on designing, building, and scaling advanced machine learning solutions that support a wide range of use cases, including analytics, automation, and intelligent decision support within pharmacy operations.
Key Responsibilities
β’ Lead the development and training of machine learning models.
β’ Optimize AI algorithms for performance, efficiency, and scalability.
β’ Design and implement robust and scalable data pipelines.
β’ Integrate AI systems with enterprise software and cloud-based applications.
β’ Drive data-driven decision-making by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
β’ Plan and lead analytics projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
β’ Present findings and insights to stakeholders, translating complex technical results into actionable business recommendations.
β’ Ensure quality and compliance of data and modeling results with business and regulatory requirements.
β’ Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering technical growth and best practices in AI/ML development.
Required Qualifications & Skills
β’ At least 6 years of experience developing AI and machine learning solutions in a professional setting.
β’ Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (Masterβs degree preferred).
β’ Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data science applications.
β’ Strong understanding of machine learning techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
β’ Expertise in deep learning architectures such as CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, and NLP techniques.
β’ Experience developing AI-driven chatbots using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI agents with LangChain.
β’ Proficiency in designing scalable and maintainable AI systems, including microservices and REST API development.
β’ Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms, including AWS, Databricks, Azure, and GCP.
β’ Knowledge of MLOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and role-based access provisioning.
β’ Strong ability to communicate AI/ML insights and model performance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
β’ Expertise in mathematical concepts, including statistics, probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
β’ Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark.
β’ Familiarity with advanced AI tools and platforms, including PyTorch, Hugging Face, and Kafka.
β’ Strong project management and leadership skills, with experience driving AI/ML initiatives in a business environment.
β’ System design expertise, ensuring scalability and robustness in AI deployments.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH BROOKSOURCE:
β’ Direct communication with the hiring manager, which allows us to move candidates through the interview process faster.
β’ Dedication to keep an open line of communication and provide full transparency.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Senior Data Engineer (AI/ML)
Remote or Hybrid
12-Month Contract to Hire
β’
β’ Unable to Provide Sponsorship or do C2C
β’
β’ Summary
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a Fortune 50 health insurance organization, driving impactful AI/ML initiatives across the pharmacy domain. This role will focus on designing, building, and scaling advanced machine learning solutions that support a wide range of use cases, including analytics, automation, and intelligent decision support within pharmacy operations.
Key Responsibilities
β’ Lead the development and training of machine learning models.
β’ Optimize AI algorithms for performance, efficiency, and scalability.
β’ Design and implement robust and scalable data pipelines.
β’ Integrate AI systems with enterprise software and cloud-based applications.
β’ Drive data-driven decision-making by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
β’ Plan and lead analytics projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
β’ Present findings and insights to stakeholders, translating complex technical results into actionable business recommendations.
β’ Ensure quality and compliance of data and modeling results with business and regulatory requirements.
β’ Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering technical growth and best practices in AI/ML development.
Required Qualifications & Skills
β’ At least 6 years of experience developing AI and machine learning solutions in a professional setting.
β’ Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (Masterβs degree preferred).
β’ Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data science applications.
β’ Strong understanding of machine learning techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
β’ Expertise in deep learning architectures such as CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, and NLP techniques.
β’ Experience developing AI-driven chatbots using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI agents with LangChain.
β’ Proficiency in designing scalable and maintainable AI systems, including microservices and REST API development.
β’ Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms, including AWS, Databricks, Azure, and GCP.
β’ Knowledge of MLOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and role-based access provisioning.
β’ Strong ability to communicate AI/ML insights and model performance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
β’ Expertise in mathematical concepts, including statistics, probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
β’ Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark.
β’ Familiarity with advanced AI tools and platforms, including PyTorch, Hugging Face, and Kafka.
β’ Strong project management and leadership skills, with experience driving AI/ML initiatives in a business environment.
β’ System design expertise, ensuring scalability and robustness in AI deployments.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH BROOKSOURCE:
β’ Direct communication with the hiring manager, which allows us to move candidates through the interview process faster.
β’ Dedication to keep an open line of communication and provide full transparency.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.





