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RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client of Kforce is in search of a Sr Data Engineer to drive the delivery of technology results and serve as a trusted advisor to their dynamic business in Pittsburgh, PA.
Summary:
This employee will learn the business automation requirements and recommend/implement the best solutions within the Python language. They will compare different Python libraries for diverse tasks and pursue the most meaningful alternative based on pros and cons. They will also gather and process raw data at scale by Python data intake libraries, profile Python code to optimize performance and security, and utilize cutting edge methods in Python to ingest complex data (tables, images and complex files). The hours for this position are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Job Duties:
Conduct research and implement automation solutions leveraging Python libraries
Gather and process raw data at scale by using Python packages (OpenCV at a minimum)
Process unstructured data into a form suitable for large scale automation
Use deployment tools to convert code into production
Critical thinking skills to assess how Python automation capabilities can best be applied to complex business situations
Work closely with other functional teams to integrate your ideas, innovations and algorithms into production systems
Support business decisions with ad hoc coding tasks as needed
Have the ability to query databases with structured and un-structured data and interface them with Python
Being able to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment as in a competitive landscape new data keeps flowing in rapidly and the world is constantly changing
REQUIREMENTS:
BA in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience; Master's degree is a significant plus
Work and/or academic experience building applications using any of the following: 1) Large scale distributed databases as well as more traditional options: key-value, graph, SQL, NoSQL, time series 2) Data cleansing, manipulating datasets 3) Exposure to cloud environments preferably Microsoft Azure 4) Experience handling data with relational databases is preferred
Ability to navigate both desktop and cloud applications
In depth knowledge of CV and/or NLP
Extensive experience in software or applications engineering and/or technical operations
Ability to operate in Cloud Environments, with Containers, a strong plus
Ability to provide recommendations among many similar/overlapping Python libraries
Self-starter/motivator with a strong drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques in Python driven high throughput automation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative and effective problem solving skills
Effective in fast paced environment
Ability to work on/manage multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to explain and make decisions based on elementary technical/cost/risk trade-offs
Collaborative/enjoys working in teams
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
