What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior AI Data Engineer (Platform & Automation) position at Randstad Digital Americas?
Job Summary:
**Must be willing to go onsite 2 days a week in one of these hub locations**
Mount Laurel, NJ
Wilmington, DE
Jacksonville, FL
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lewiston, ME
Portland, ME
Charlotte, NC
Greenville, SC
Boston, MA
Washington/Vienna, VA
New York, NY
Senior AI Data Engineer (Platform & Automation)
About The Role
This is not a traditional data engineering or data science role.
We're looking for someone who can take a loosely defined problem, design a solution, and build scalable AI/data capabilities using modern tools.
This role focuses on building reusable components and platform capabilities that can be used across teams-not one-off solutions.
What You'll Do
~30-40%: Call Analytics
Analyze call center audio
Score and evaluate agent performance
~60-70%: Platform & Build Work
Build reusable AI/data components
Automate data workflows (moving toward unsupervised systems)
Develop solutions that can scale across teams
Work Across:
Data platform teams
AI/ML teams
Business stakeholders
How This Role Operates
You'll be given an end goal, not step-by-step instructions
Expected to design solutions and approaches independently
Work is done using tools and AI-assisted development, not heavy manual coding
Environment is greenfield and evolving (mix of POCs and production work)
Required Experience
10 years in data, backend, or platform engineering
Strong Python (PySpark preferred)
Experience working with data pipelines and AI-related use cases
Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure)
Experience with data orchestration tools
Ability to design end-to-end solutions, not just execute tasks
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in unstructured, evolving environments
Preferred (Not Required)
Experience building reusable/platform-based solutions
Exposure to Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud
Experience In Financial Services Or Other Regulated Environments
Exposure to AI/ML concepts or applications
What Success Looks Like
You can take a vague problem and define a clear solution approach
You propose multiple approaches and tradeoffs
You build solutions that are reused across teams
You work independently with minimal direction
location: Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 75 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Masters
Responsibilities:
qualifications:
Experience In Financial Services Or Other Regulated Environments
Exposure to AI/ML concepts or applications
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
**Must be willing to go onsite 2 days a week in one of these hub locations**
Mount Laurel, NJ
Wilmington, DE
Jacksonville, FL
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lewiston, ME
Portland, ME
Charlotte, NC
Greenville, SC
Boston, MA
Washington/Vienna, VA
New York, NY
Senior AI Data Engineer (Platform & Automation)
About The Role
This is not a traditional data engineering or data science role.
We're looking for someone who can take a loosely defined problem, design a solution, and build scalable AI/data capabilities using modern tools.
This role focuses on building reusable components and platform capabilities that can be used across teams-not one-off solutions.
What You'll Do
~30-40%: Call Analytics
Analyze call center audio
Score and evaluate agent performance
~60-70%: Platform & Build Work
Build reusable AI/data components
Automate data workflows (moving toward unsupervised systems)
Develop solutions that can scale across teams
Work Across:
Data platform teams
AI/ML teams
Business stakeholders
How This Role Operates
You'll be given an end goal, not step-by-step instructions
Expected to design solutions and approaches independently
Work is done using tools and AI-assisted development, not heavy manual coding
Environment is greenfield and evolving (mix of POCs and production work)
Required Experience
10 years in data, backend, or platform engineering
Strong Python (PySpark preferred)
Experience working with data pipelines and AI-related use cases
Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure)
Experience with data orchestration tools
Ability to design end-to-end solutions, not just execute tasks
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in unstructured, evolving environments
Preferred (Not Required)
Experience building reusable/platform-based solutions
Exposure to Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud
Experience In Financial Services Or Other Regulated Environments
Exposure to AI/ML concepts or applications
What Success Looks Like
You can take a vague problem and define a clear solution approach
You propose multiple approaches and tradeoffs
You build solutions that are reused across teams
You work independently with minimal direction
location: Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 75 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Masters
Responsibilities:
qualifications:
Experience In Financial Services Or Other Regulated Environments
Exposure to AI/ML concepts or applications
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $70 - $75