Hybrid Data & AI Systems Engineer

Wayne State University; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government seeks a Data and AI Systems Engineer to bridge backend data infrastructure with frontend analytics, driving county-wide data-informed decision making. Hybrid role with at least 40% onsite work at the Fairfax County Government Center, supporting responsible AI usage and data governance.

The role comprises building rapid prototypes, ETL/ELT pipelines, and enterprise AI platforms, collaborating across agencies to advance a resilient, connected data ecosystem and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation, analysis, and pipeline scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or Azure.
• Deep understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and core ETL/ELT pipeline design.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, or AI workflow tools.
• Experience designing, validating, and optimizing data architectures.
• Competency building intuitive dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
• Interest or experience in the public sector or handling large-scale, structured data environments.
• Proactive problem-solvers who take initiative in fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical communication across data, AI, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapid innovation prototypes, automation scripts, and automated workflows.
• Design and maintain optimized ETL/ELT pipelines within Snowflake using Airflow or Azure Data Factory.
• Monitor, tune, and manage central database engines across on-prem SQL Server, Azure, and Snowflake.
• Deploy BI tools and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau with advanced SQL and DAX.
• Configure and deploy centralized AI systems leveraging Copilot and related tools.
• Enforce data governance, security, and ethical controls for AI/data workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams and vendors to share capabilities and documentation.
• Perform other duties to support Innovation Division initiatives.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data manipulation

Pipeline scripting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure

Power BI

Tableau

Copilot

Job description

Fairfax County Government seeks a Data and AI Systems Engineer to bridge backend data infrastructure with frontend analytics, driving county-wide data-informed decision making. Hybrid role with at least 40% onsite work at the Fairfax County Government Center, supporting responsible AI usage and data governance.

The role comprises building rapid prototypes, ETL/ELT pipelines, and enterprise AI platforms, collaborating across agencies to advance a resilient, connected data ecosystem and improve