Senior AI Data Engineer

Job Title: Senior AI Data Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: Full-time

Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Enterprise Data Architect to lead a data modernization effort in a growing SMB environment.

The focus is on consolidating data from ERP, CRM, PSA, HR, payroll, project management, and financial systems into a centralized reporting and operational data platform.

This role will design and build modern data architecture and pipelines, enabling consistent reporting, analytics, and future automation/AI capabilities.

Strong experience with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, or Databricks is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Consolidate data across ERP, CRM, PSA, HR, payroll, and financial systems
• Design and implement modern data architecture and pipelines
• Build centralized reporting and analytics data models
• Support data governance, quality, and MDM
• Enable operational dashboards and multi-entity reporting
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions
• Support future automation and AI readiness

Requirements:

• 7+ years in data architecture or data engineering
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms (Fabric, Snowflake, or Databricks)
• Strong background in data integration, modeling, and ETL/ELT
• Experience working with disconnected enterprise systems
• Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on environments

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Willing to come for in-person interview in Houston, TX

Experience:

• Modern data platforms (Fabric, Snowflake, or Databricks): 2 years (Required)
• Support data governance, quality, and MDM: 2 years (Required)
• Design and build modern data architecture and pipelines: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person