Data Engineer

Data Engineer - Role Description

Work Environment & Data Landscape

• Operates within a multi-source, distributed data environment
• Data originates from:
  • Multiple databases and data warehouses
  • Files and cloud-based storage systems
• Significant emphasis on data consolidation and transformation
• Flexibility to define and implement data engineering tools and architecture
• Exposure to evolving AI/ML use cases requiring structured and reusable datasets

This environment requires working with incomplete or fragmented data ecosystems, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable data structures.

Team Role & Focus

• Acts as a foundational contributor to AI/ML initiatives by enabling high-quality data access
• Partners with:
  • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Data Scientists
  • Engineering Teams
• Responsible for shaping how data is structured, stored, and consumed
• Expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and technical decision-making

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Development

• Design and build ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest and process data from multiple sources
• Integrate structured and unstructured data into centralized datasets
• Ensure pipelines are scalable, reliable, and maintainable

Data Modeling & Architecture

• Develop and maintain structured data models tailored to AI/ML use cases
• Design datasets and data subsets optimized for downstream consumption
• Build and manage databases supporting analytics and ML workflows

Graph & Knowledge Systems

• Develop and maintain knowledge graphs and graph-based data structures
• Build and manage graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) to support knowledge-driven applications
• Structure relationships across datasets to enable advanced querying and insights

Workflow Orchestration & Data Operations

• Orchestrate data workflows and pipeline execution
• Ensure data availability, timeliness, and quality across systems
• Monitor and improve data reliability and processing efficiency

Collaboration & Data Enablement

• Work closely with SMEs and data science teams to define data requirements
• Translate business and analytical needs into structured data solutions
• Support downstream AI/ML workflows through well-designed data foundations

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong foundation in data engineering principles and best practices
• Proven experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines
• Expertise in SQL and relational data modeling
• Experience integrating data from multiple, distributed sources
• Ability to work independently and make technical design decisions

Preferred Experience

• Experience with graph databases (Neo4j strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of knowledge graph or knowledge base development
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow or similar)
• Experience supporting AI/ML data use cases

Future / Optional Exposure

• Healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) may become relevant but are not required initially

Technologies & Tools (Environment Exposure)

• Graph databases: Neo4j
• SQL-based systems and relational databases
• Workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Python ecosystem (optional but beneficial)

Candidate Profile

• Mid to sr -level Data Engineer
• Strong independent contributor with hands-on experience
• Comfortable working with fragmented or evolving data environments
• Able to design and implement scalable data solutions with minimal oversight

Skills

AWS, SQL, Python, Data, Neo4J, Azure, Apache Airflow, Pandas, FHIR, HL7

Top Skills

AWS, SQL, Python, Data, Neo4J, Azure, Apache Airflow, Pandas, FHIR, HL7

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) may become relevant but are not required initially
• Python (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, PySpark)
• Exposure to vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Cloud platform experience (Azure preferred)

Experience Level

Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Deerfield, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.