Data Analytics AI Engineer

Data & AI EngineerWe're hiring a Data & AI Engineer to design, build, and evolve a modern data and analytics platform. This is a hands-on role that sits at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and applied AI, with a real focus on AI-enabled and agentic workflows that drive efficiency, insight, and automation across the business.You'll work end to end: data pipelines, curated data models, advanced analytics, and AI solutions. The current toolset is Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Power BI.This role partners closely with IT, department leaders, and business teams to enable data-driven decisions, build scalable AI use cases, and embed intelligent automation into core processes.What you'll doData Engineering & Analytics PlatformDesign, build, and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines using Boomi and Azure Data Factory to integrate data from ERP, EHS, operational, and corporate systems.Develop and manage curated data models in Azure SQL and a future Microsoft Fabric lakehouse or warehouse architecture to support analytics, AI, and reporting.Ensure data quality, consistency, and performance across pipelines, models, and downstream consumers.Contribute to data architecture standards, patterns, and best practices as the platform evolves toward Microsoft Fabric.Analytics & ReportingDevelop and maintain Power BI semantic models, dashboards, and reports that deliver actionable insights to executives and business teams.Partner with stakeholders to turn business questions into metrics, KPIs, and analytical solutions.Promote self-service analytics through well-designed datasets, documentation, and governance.AI, Machine Learning & Agentic WorkflowsIdentify, prototype, and deliver AI and machine learning solutions that improve decision-making, forecasting, anomaly detection, classification, and automation.Design and implement agentic workflows that combine data, analytics, and AI models to automate multi-step processes, decision support, and operational actions.Leverage Azure-based AI services and emerging Fabric capabilities (notebooks, ML, real-time intelligence) to put AI solutions into production.Act as an internal advocate and advisor on responsible AI adoption, helping teams understand practical and strategic AI opportunities.Collaboration & DeliveryWork with IT, security, and DevOps teams so solutions meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, and reliability.Partner with cross-functional teams as a resource on key initiatives.Prioritize, scope, and manage data and AI initiatives with clear success metrics and business outcomes.Continuous Improvement & InnovationExplore, evaluate, and pilot new data, analytics, and AI technologies with a bias toward business value.Contribute to a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.What we're looking forBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.Proficiency in SQL and relational data modeling; experience with Azure SQL Database or similar platforms.Hands-on experience developing and maintaining analytics and semantic models in Power BI.Experience applying AI/ML techniques to real business problems, including model development, evaluation, and operationalization.Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Self-driven, curious, and comfortable in a dynamic, evolving technical environment.Equal Opportunity NoticeHighspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.Representation NoticeBy submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.Privacy NoticeVaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.Residents of all other states may access our policies here.Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.Pay Transparency NoticeDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;· licensure and certification requirements;· office location and other geographic considerations; and· other business and organizational needs.With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).