Remote Big Data Engineer for AI Training Pipelines

OpenTrain AI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI is seeking a Big Data Engineer for a remote, part-time contractor role offering 20+ hours per week. The position focuses on building scalable data pipelines and distributed architectures to support AI training inputs.

You will work with Python, SQL and NoSQL databases, optimize data storage, and ensure governance and documentation standards are followed. This is an entry-friendly contract with modern remote collaboration tools and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines.
• Advanced Python proficiency for data processing, automation, and integration.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including optimization and management.
• Experience with Hadoop, Spark, or Flink for distributed processing.
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-directed working style.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain large-scale big data pipelines and architectures.
• Implement data integration, transformation, and processing solutions with Python and distributed data technologies.
• Develop, manage, and optimize relational, NoSQL, and distributed database and storage systems.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve availability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Apply data quality, security, and governance standards across data solutions.
• Document technical implementations clearly.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Large-scale data pipelines

Python for data processing

Relational & NoSQL databases

Distributed processing frameworks

Data modeling & ETL

Communication skills

Detail-oriented & self-directed

Job description

OpenTrain AI is seeking a Big Data Engineer for a remote, part-time contractor role offering 20+ hours per week. The position focuses on building scalable data pipelines and distributed architectures to support AI training inputs.

You will work with Python, SQL and NoSQL databases, optimize data storage, and ensure governance and documentation standards are followed. This is an entry-friendly contract with modern remote collaboration tools and flexible scheduling.