Data Engineer - Charlotte, NC (2 Days Onsite) #25472

Blue Chip Talent; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Data Engineer for a one-year contract based in Charlotte, NC. This mid-senior level position requires hands-on experience with Python and knowledge of machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. The candidate should possess practical NLP skills and experience with LLM applications. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years in Agile/SDLC environments are essential. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with onsite days on Monday and Thursday.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Agile/SDLC environments.
• Hands-on experience with Python in production or pipeline work.
• Proficiency in TensorFlow or PyTorch for real-world applications.
• Practical experience with NLP techniques.
• Experience building LLMs, including tasks such as fine-tuning.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
• Ability to write SQL and support reports and dashboards.

Skills

Agile/SDLC delivery

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

NLP experience

LLM/GenAI experience

Data engineering fundamentals

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Data Engineer (Contract)

One-year contract, onsite (Hybrid) Monday and Thursday in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working in Agile/SDLC delivery
• Hands-on Python in production or pipeline work
• Hands-on TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Practical NLP experience
• LLM / GenAI applied experience (At least one real build using LLMs: RAG, embeddings + vector DB, prompt workflows, evaluation, fine-tuning/LoRA, or deployment)
• Data engineering fundamentals (Clear ETL/ELT or data pipeline experience lake/warehouse/API/streaming)
• SQL + BI/reporting exposure (Can write real SQL and support dashboards/reports)
• 1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)
• Bachelor’s Degree

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting