First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
We are seeking a skilled AI Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines supporting AI/ML applications. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and strong expertise in Python, SQL, and Apache Spark.
Key responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for AI/ML applications.
Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows using Python, SQL, and Apache Spark.
Process and transform large datasets for machine learning and analytics.
Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to prepare high-quality training data.
Develop data validation, quality, and monitoring processes.
Optimize data pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability.
Required qualifications
2-5 years of professional experience in data engineering or a related field.
Strong programming skills in Python.
Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Hands-on experience with Apache Spark and distributed data processing.
Understanding of AI/ML concepts and data workflows.
Nice to have
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Familiarity with data warehouses, lakehouse architectures, and streaming technologies like Kafka.
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and MLOps tools.

