Data Solutions Engineer: AI/ML Pipelines & Cloud DataOps

Paychex; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Paychex is seeking a Data Solutions Engineer to design, build, and optimize data systems for analytics, AI, and data monetization. You will partner with data scientists and engineers to deliver scalable, secure pipelines and multi-cloud integrations.

Responsibilities include ETL design with Databricks and Snowflake, using Azure Data Factory, and implementing CI/CD with Terraform and GitHub Actions, while upholding data governance and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong foundations in data engineering.
• 7+ years of experience designing and deploying scalable data solutions.
• 4+ years in cloud technologies and large-scale data processing.
• 1 year in ML/AI deployment and data pipeline architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define data requirements with architects, translate into data strategies, and design scalable data systems.
• Build and optimize ETL pipelines using Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure Data Factory; ensure security and compliance.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, analytics engineers and business stakeholders; mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Stay current with cloud, ML, and data engineering trends to continuously improve systems.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud technologies

ETL pipelines

CI/CD

AI/ML integration

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/DS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure Pipelines

Job description

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a singleconnected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Overview

The Data Solutions Engineer will play a key role in integrating, architecting, and optimizing data systems to support data monetization, analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data operations. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy end-to-end solutions that improve data availability, scalability, security, and overall performance, ensuring alignment with both business goals and technical best practices.
Responsibilities

Work with architects, operations teams, and data scientists to define data requirements and translate them into actionable data strategies. Design, build and optimize data systems for performance, scalability, ease of use and reliability, leveraging tools for observability and troubleshooting; includes exploration of multiple solution options for any given integration objective and analysis of associated advantages and disadvantages. Enhance system integration for data workflows, ensuring performance metrics are met and all integrations remain stable and secure. Collaborate on the integration of AI/ML platforms, ensuring seamless multi-cloud and hybrid cloud operations

Build and optimize data pipelines to support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes using technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Azure Data Factory. Develop automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Azure Pipelines for efficient and reliable data deployment. Ensure data pipelines comply with security, privacy, and compliance standards.

Work closely with internal teams, including data engineers, data scientists, analytics engineers and business stakeholders, to understand platform solution needs. Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technologies. Evangelize integration practices and knowledge within the organization to improve collaboration across teams.

Stay abreast of the latest trends in cloud computing, machine learning, AI, and data engineering. Explore new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve systems, tools, and data processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field - Required
• 7 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, systems integration, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in designing, building, and deploying scalable data solutions.
• 4 years of experience in cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and large-scale data processing.
• 1 year of experience in machine learning model deployment, AI/ML solutions, and data pipeline architecture.
• Less than 1 year of experience in Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks, DevOps practices, and MLOps processes for integrating AI solutions.
• Snowflake SnowPro - Preferred

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.