Sr. Database Engineer

Title: Sr. Database Engineer Location: Abbott Park, Illinois Duration: 3 Month Assignment Project: Supplier Contract Ingestion & Data Pipeline for Negotiation AI About the Project We?re launching a focused 3-month initiative to: 1. Bulk-ingest over 50,000 supplier contracts into SAP Ariba, with metadata extraction powered by OCR. 2. Design and implement the database architecture and data flows that will feed our Negotiation AI?including contract detail extraction and supplier spend analytics. This work currently runs separately from the Negotiation AI MVP, but must be future-ready for seamless integration. Role Overview As our Data Engineer, you will own the end-to-end data pipelines. This includes designing scalable databases, developing ingestion workflows, collaborating with our internal Machine Learning Engineering team, and structuring supplier spend data. You?ll work closely with the Full Stack Developer to co-design the database schema for the Negotiation AI and ensure future compatibility with the ingestion pipeline. Key Deliverables • Ingestion Pipeline: Build and deploy a robust ETL/ELT pipeline using Azure to ingest 50,000+ contracts. Metadata Extraction: Configure and run OCR workflows (e.g., OlmOCR/Azure Document Intelligence) to extract key contract fields such as dates, parties, terms etc. Scalable Database Schema: Design and implement a schema in Azure PostgreSQL to store contract metadata, OCR outputs, and supplier spend data. Collaborate with the Software Developer to design a future-ready schema for AI consumption. Required Skills & Experience Data Engineering & ETL/ELT • Experience with Azure PostgreSQL or similar relational databases • Skilled in building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines (preferably using Azure) • Proficient in Python for scripting and automation OCR Collaboration • Ability to work with internal Machine Learning Engineering teams to validate and structure extracted data • Familiarity with OCR tools (e.g., Azure Document Intelligence, Tesseract) is a plus SAP Ariba Integration • Exposure to cXML, ARBCI, SOAP/REST protocols is a plus • Comfortable with API authentication (OAuth, tokens) and enterprise-grade security Agile Collaboration & Documentation • Comfortable working in sprints and cross-functional teams • Able to use Github Copilot to document practices for handover Preferred Qualifications • Experience with large-scale contract ingestion projects • Familiarity with procurement systems and contract lifecycle management • Background in integrating data pipelines with AI or analytics platforms Why Join Us? • Focused Scope with Future Impact: Lay the foundation for an AI-driven negotiation platform • Cutting-Edge Tools: Work with SAP Ariba, OCR, Azure, and advanced analytics • Collaborative Environment: Partner with Software Developers and AI specialists If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.