Data Engineer (AI Focus)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with AI specialization to join a distributed, remote-first team. You will build scalable data pipelines and maintain data infrastructure to power AI and ML initiatives from anywhere.

You’ll collaborate with data scientists and engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and security. Required: 3+ years in data engineering, strong SQL and Python skills, and experience with Spark/Hadoop plus AWS/Azure/GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in data engineering building AI/ML pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python; experience with Spark/Hadoop.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing/NoSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines for AI/ML applications.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Optimize data infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to understand data requirements.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data systems.

Skills

SQL

Python

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Data Warehousing

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer with a specialization in AI to join their distributed team, working remotely. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining scalable data infrastructure and pipelines that power our client's advanced AI and machine learning initiatives. This role involves ensuring the availability, quality, and accessibility of data for data scientists and ML engineers. As a key contributor in a remote-first organization, you will collaborate with diverse teams to implement robust data solutions that drive insights and enable cutting-edge AI development. This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern data technologies and contribute to impactful AI projects from the comfort of your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines for AI/ML applications.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Optimize data infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to understand their data requirements.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on building data pipelines for AI/ML.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and database technologies (relational and NoSQL).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Full remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in data engineering and AI.
• Access to advanced tools and technologies in a dynamic work environment.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.