Senior AI Data Engineer – Telemetry & Analytics

Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior AI Data Engineer Telemetry & Analytics for our client a next-generation cloud platform company and AI-driven technology this highly visible role youll design and deliver enterprise-scale telemetry reporting analytics automation and AI-powered solutions that improve service health operational visibility and data quality across large-scale cloud environments. Youll build modern reporting solutions using Power BI Grafana Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) Python and Copilot technologies while partnering with engineering teams to transform complex telemetry data into actionable insights. This is an outstanding opportunity to work across the full data lifecycle leveraging cloud analytics automation and AI to influence operational excellence at enterprise scale.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Reporting & Analytics: 5 years of experience developing Power BI reports semantic models DAX calculations Grafana dashboards and enterprise reporting solutions that deliver actionable business insights.
2. Data Engineering: 5 years of experience building SQL and Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) queries ETL processes data pipelines data models and integrating enterprise data sources to support scalable analytics.
3. Automation & AI Solutions: 3 years of experience developing automation using Python PowerShell C# or similar languages including AI-assisted reporting Copilot technologies or agent-based automation.
4. Telemetry & Operational Monitoring: Experience supporting telemetry platforms service health availability monitoring operational dashboards and production reporting environments with a strong focus on data quality and reliability.

Opportunity Overview:

Help shape the future of enterprise telemetry and operational intelligence by building the reporting analytics automation and AI-powered solutions that engineering teams rely on every day. Youll work with modern Microsoft technologies including Power BI Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) Grafana Azure DevOps and Copilot technologies while partnering across engineering teams to improve telemetry coverage operational visibility data quality and service reliability. This role offers broad technical ownership across reporting analytics automation production support and continuous platform improvements.

How you will make an impact:

• Design develop and maintain enterprise telemetry reporting analytics automation and AI-assisted solutions.
• Build and enhance Power BI reports Grafana dashboards semantic models and analytics solutions that deliver actionable operational insights.
• Develop and optimize Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) queries functions materialized tables scheduled tables snapshot tables and supporting datasets.
• Design and maintain SQL queries ETL processes and data pipelines that integrate enterprise data sources for reporting and analytics.
• Develop automation using Python PowerShell C# or similar technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Create AI-enabled reporting and analytics components including Copilot Agents prompt assets knowledge files and related automation capabilities.
• Validate data quality business logic dashboards scheduled refreshes and production reporting solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Monitor troubleshoot and resolve reporting data pipeline query and production issues.
• Create technical documentation reusable components and engineering best practices that support long-term maintainability.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable high-quality analytics and reporting solutions.

The expertise you bring:

• 5 years of experience developing enterprise reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI and data visualization platforms such as Grafana.
• 5 years of experience with SQL Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) data modeling ETL processes and data pipeline development.
• 3 years of experience developing automation using Python PowerShell C# or similar programming languages.
• Experience designing semantic models DAX calculations and enterprise reporting architectures.
• Experience developing AI-assisted reporting solutions Copilot technologies agent-based automation or similar AI capabilities.
• Experience supporting telemetry monitoring operational reporting or service health platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Azure DevOps and working within agile engineering environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to partner across engineering organizations.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

Successful candidates bring deep hands-on experience building enterprise telemetry reporting and analytics solutions rather than simply consuming reports. They have a strong background in Power BI Grafana SQL Kusto data engineering and automation while also demonstrating experience with AI-assisted engineering Copilot technologies or agent-based solutions. They are comfortable owning solutions from design through production support proactively improving data quality reliability and operational visibility while collaborating effectively across engineering teams in large-scale cloud 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: Immediately

Location: Hybrid Redmond WA (3 days onsite per week)

Job #2559

Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity through June 30 2027 with the potential to extend up to 18 months total subject to performance budget and client discretion.

Rate: $14400 - $16000/month

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:

Senior IC