Consulting Data & AI Engineer — Hybrid

Carrier Access IT, LC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Bonuses (quarterly)

Paid time off

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Carrier Access IT, LC is seeking a Consulting Data & AI Engineer for our Professional Services team. The role designs, develops, implements, and maintains data and AI solutions for clients, focusing on data engineering, analytics, and AI-enabled applications while interfacing with clients to address business needs.

Responsibilities include building data pipelines, optimizing SQL and data models, and connecting AI capabilities to client data sources with strong emphasis on security, privacy, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in data engineering, software engineering, analytics engineering, BI, or related tech field.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting data pipelines, data integrations, data models, or data-intensive apps.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational DBs, data warehousing, ETL/ELT.
• Experience with cloud or enterprise environments.
• Programming in Python / SQL / Rust or similar.
• Experience with Azure, Snowflake, Databricks or related services.
• Certifications encouraged in data, cloud, software, AI.

Responsibilities

• Implement data and AI projects addressing client business needs.
• Consult with clients to translate objectives into solution designs.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, data models, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and data solutions for reporting and AI apps.
• Connect AI capabilities to client data sources and systems with security considerations.
• Evaluate AI use cases, build prototypes, test for accuracy and value.
• Communicate business drivers and technical details across projects.
• Estimate effort, risks, and timelines; ensure delivery within scope.
• Document designs, data flows, and procedures for maintenance and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT

Cloud (Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Carrier Access IT, LC is seeking a Consulting Data & AI Engineer for our Professional Services team. The role designs, develops, implements, and maintains data and AI solutions for clients, focusing on data engineering, analytics, and AI-enabled applications while interfacing with clients to address business needs.

Responsibilities include building data pipelines, optimizing SQL and data models, and connecting AI capabilities to client data sources with strong emphasis on security, privacy, and