For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Data and AI Engineer
Location: Cincinnati, OH (preferred, office Downtown) / REMOTE EST/CST OK
Years of Experience: 4+
TOP SKILLS:
- Engineering
- Feature/Machine Learning Experience
- Vertex AI
- Kafka
- Databricks
- Python
- SQL / NoSQL
- ETL / Data Warehousing concepts
What You’ll Do
Your role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring scalable, efficient, and secure data engineering practices. You’ll be working with data across 2 cloud platforms (Azure and GCP) and thus will be working with a wide variety of technologies. A strong emphasis will be placed on expertise in python, Vertex AI, and advanced feature engineering techniques.
Responsibilities Take ownership of systems, processes, and the tech stack while driving features to completion through all phases of the entire SDLC. This includes internal and external facing applications as well as process improvement activities:
· Build and Maintain Data Pipelines: Design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable data pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration across diverse sources and destinations, using tools such as Kafka, Databricks, and similar toolsets.
· Drive Digital Innovation: Leverage innovative technologies and approaches to modernize and extend core data assets, including SQL-based, NoSQL-based, cloud-based, and real-time streaming data platforms.
· Implement Feature Engineering: Develop and manage feature engineering pipelines for machine learning workflows, utilizing tools like Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, and custom Python libraries.
· Implement Automated Testing: Design and implement automated unit, integration, and performance testing frameworks to ensure data quality, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards.
· Optimize Data Workflows: Optimize data workflows for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability across large datasets and complex environments.
· Draft and Review Documentation: Draft and review architectural diagrams, interface specifications, and other design documents to ensure clear communication of data solutions and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree typically in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics or another STEM degree.
- 4+ years of professional Data Development experience.
- 4+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies.
- 3+ years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines and workflows.
- 2+ years of experience developing with Python.
- Experience in feature engineering for machine learning pipelines.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and processes.
- Experience with automated unit, integration, and performance testing.
- Experience with version control software such as Git.
- Full understanding of ETL and Data Warehousing concepts.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles (Scrum).
Preferred Qualifications
· Knowledge of Structured Streaming (Spark, Kafka, EventHub, or similar technologies).
· Experience with GCP services (or Databricks equivalent) such as BigQuery, Vertex AI Platform, Cloud Storage, AutoMLOps, and Dataflow.
· Experience with GitHub SaaS/GitHub Actions.
· Experience understanding Databricks concepts.
· Experience with PySpark and Spark development.
· Experience with Service Oriented Architecture.
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Optional life and disability insurance provided
- 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
- Paid vacation time
- Paid Bench time
- Training allowance offering
- You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!