To support a high-impact team, the contract Data Engineer - AI & Analytics will work remotely for 5 months, focusing on designing scalable data platforms, building modern data pipelines, and transforming complex data into AI-ready assets. Key responsibilities Assess customer data environments to evaluate data quality and AI/ML readiness Design, build, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across various data sources Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to deliver scalable data solutions Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience in data engineering or cloud data platforms Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for enterprise data engineering Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, or similar cloud data platforms Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT pipelines across structured and streaming data sources