AI Data Engineer 3
Redmond, WA - USA
Job Summary
Team Red Dog is building a pipeline of qualified candidates for an anticipated AI Data Engineer 3 opening with one of our long-term enterprise technology clients. This opportunity is expected to focus on enterprise data engineering cloud-based analytics infrastructure ETL/ELT development and AI/ML-driven data initiatives supporting large-scale business operations. This role will help design and optimize scalable data platforms that power reporting analytics automation and enterprise decision-making across complex environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in SQL modern data integration and cloud data engineering while collaborating cross-functionally with engineers analysts and business stakeholders to deliver reliable analytics-ready solutions.
Top Required Skills (Must Haves):
- SQL and Relational Database Development Strong experience designing optimizing and maintaining relational databases schemas and enterprise-scale data models to support analytics and reporting solutions.
- ETL/ELT Pipeline Development and Data Integration Proven ability to build automate and support scalable ETL/ELT workflows that ingest transform validate and deliver analytics-ready datasets across multiple enterprise systems.
- Python or Shell Scripting Hands-on scripting experience used for automation workflow orchestration data transformation monitoring and troubleshooting of enterprise data pipelines.
- Cloud Data Platforms and Enterprise Data Engineering Experience working with modern cloud-based data environments and enterprise data infrastructure to improve scalability reliability governance and accessibility.
Opportunity Overview:
This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise data initiatives that support analytics reporting AI/ML programs and business intelligence across a modern technology environment. The AI Data Engineer will play a key role in modernizing data infrastructure improving data quality and accessibility and building scalable solutions that enable business teams to make informed data-driven decisions. This position provides exposure to enterprise cloud technologies cross-functional collaboration and impactful data engineering projects supporting long-term innovation initiatives.
How you will make an impact:
Collaborate with technical teams analysts and business stakeholders to gather requirements and support enterprise data initiatives
Design develop automate and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and enterprise data workflows
Build and optimize logical and physical database structures schemas and data models
Support ingestion transformation cleansing and validation of structured and semi-structured data from multiple sources
Troubleshoot and resolve data quality pipeline performance and integration issues across enterprise systems
Modify and enhance existing databases ETL processes and data management systems to improve scalability and reliability
Perform testing validation and monitoring of data pipelines and database systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Create and maintain technical documentation related to data pipelines database objects workflows and processes
Partner with data analysts engineers and data scientists to provide clean reliable and analytics-ready datasets
Support implementation of best practices for data governance security and process optimization
The expertise you bring:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Systems or related technical field required
57 years of experience in data engineering ETL development database engineering analytics engineering or related technical work
Strong experience with relational databases and database technologies
Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and enterprise data integration workflows
Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting/programming language such as Python or Shell scripting
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and modern data environments preferred
Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience supporting enterprise-scale databases cloud platforms and data integration tools preferred
Demonstrated success supporting data-driven business initiatives and analytics solutions
What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
Successful candidates are highly analytical proactive and capable of managing complex enterprise data workflows with minimal oversight. They bring strong technical depth in SQL ETL/ELT development cloud data platforms and scripting while also demonstrating excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams. Candidates who stand out typically have experience improving data quality optimizing large-scale data systems automating processes and delivering scalable analytics-ready solutions in fast-paced enterprise environments.
Why Work with Team Red Dog
At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.
Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.
Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Estimated Start Date:
June 2026 (Estimate)
Location:
Fully Remote (Preferred PST or EST)
Job #: 2523
Job Type and Estimated Duration:
W2 contract opportunity through June 30 2027 expected - subject to performance budget and client discretion.
Rate:
$65/hr - $75/hr
Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Team Red Dog is a Bellevue and Seattle Staffing and Recruiting Agency Offering Contract and Full-Time Staffing Talent Solutions.