Sr. Database Engineer

Title: Sr. Database Engineer Location: Abbott Park, Illinois Duration: 3+ Months Responsibilities • Bulk-ingest over 50,000 supplier contracts into SAP Ariba, with metadata extraction powered by OCR. 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 will 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. • 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 • 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 • 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 Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans) • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit) • Supplemental Life Insurance • Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state) • Long Term Disability • Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance • MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance • 401(k) Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.