Contract C2C job opportunity as a AI/ML Azure Data Engineer Urgent Need

Title: AI/ML Azure Data Engineer (RAG/LLM)  – Indexing
Location:  100% Remote – PST Hours (8 AM – 5 PM PST)
Job Type: Contract – 12 Months

 
Travel: Should come to the Fremont Office on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of every month (Expenses Paid)
 
Key Skills: Multimodal Data Integration, information retrieval, data processing, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Foundry, Data Processing for RAG, Python, FastAPI, and Azure Services.
Nice to Have: Databricks, Helm, Kubernetes
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Framework Development: Play a key role in developing a foundational indexing framework to accelerate the onboarding of Strategic Data Assets.
Multimodal Data Integration: Integrate and manage various data types (e.g., text, images, videos) to enhance retrieval and generation capabilities.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support data integration into our data retrieval ecosystem, ensuring seamless functionality and performance.
Scalability and Reliability: Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of data retrieval in production environments.
Data Security: Ensure robust data security measures are in place to protect access to sensitive information.
Automation: Develop and implement automation strategies to streamline data onboarding and processing workflows.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze the performance of data pipelines and retrieval systems, making necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency.
Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
 
Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:
 
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
Approximately 8 years of experience, primarily in software engineering with some experience in developing ETL pipelines.
Proficiency in Python and FastAPI
Proven experience in software development, with an emphasis on building and deploying RAG pipelines or similar information retrieval systems.
Familiarity with processing multimodal data (e.g., text, images) for retrieval and generation tasks.
Strong understanding of database systems (both SQL and NoSQL) and data warehousing solutions.
Proficiency in Azure AI, Databricks, and other relevant tools and technologies.
Experience with Azure Services, including Azure Durable Functions and Azure Kubernetes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
 
Good-to-Have Skills:
 
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability, innovation, and the ability to thrive in dynamic settings.
Experience with Generative AI (GenAI), including large language model (LLM) orchestration and evaluation.
Experience with Helm charts for managing Kubernetes applications, including the ability to define, install, and upgrade complex Kubernetes applications using Helm.