AI Data Engineer - GCP Specialist

AI Data Engineer - GCP Specialist

Type: Contract

Category: Data

Industry: Retail

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -042026-106374

Date Posted: 04/13/2026

Description:

Remote

We are seeking a talented AI Data Engineer with expertise in GCP to help unify BigQuery data products and enhance automated development workflows. In this role, you will design and implement LLM-driven multi-agent systems that generate code, validate data, and orchestrate pipelines within GCP. Your success will lead to improved delivery speed, data quality, and scalability for analytics and AI initiatives across the organization.

Note: Applicants must be willing to work on a W2 basis. Our W2 consultants enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr. W2

Responsibilities:

• Develop and operationalize LLM-based multi-agent workflows that interpret Jira stories, generate SQL, Python, and Dataform-ready code, conduct automated data validation and unit testing, and prepare deployment artifacts with pull request submissions.
• Utilize agent patterns such as planners, evaluators, and tool-using agents to automate engineering tasks effectively.
• Integrate LLM agents with BigQuery, Python, ETL/ELT pipelines, and internal frameworks.
• Automate repetitive development and testing processes to minimize manual engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with teams working on VS Code Copilot, Auto Model, Cloud Model Sonnet, Gemini MCP, and Claude Code.
• Support various Orion squads, including SKU, Customer, Fulfillment, Stores, DCs, and Website, while contributing to future program phases.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of overall engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python development.
• Hands-on experience with LLM agents, multi-agent frameworks, or AI orchestration patterns.
• Solid understanding of prompt engineering, context management, and agent-based task decomposition.
• Extensive data engineering background, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, orchestration tools, and cloud data ecosystems.
• Experience with GCP and BigQuery, or AWS with some exposure to BigQuery.
• Capability to integrate LLM agents with data pipelines, APIs, and enterprise systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with VS Code Copilot.
• Exposure to Auto Model (preferred).
• Experience with Cloud Model Sonnet.
• Knowledge of Gemini MCP.
• Understanding of Claude Code.
• Familiarity with knowledge graph concepts.
• Experience with Dataform or Jenkins-based orchestration.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment processes. Please be aware that we utilize AI tools for initial application screening and the hiring process. These tools assist in reviewing application materials to identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the position requirements. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by human recruiters prior to any hiring decisions.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will influence pay rate. The provided pay range reflects a W2 hourly rate; alternative employment options may be available and could result in pay outside the stated range.

W2 employees who regularly work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits including three medical plan options, dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and sick time if mandated by law in the working state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that aids organizations in achieving their goals through technology, business consulting, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined talented individuals, deep domain expertise, and innovative capabilities to enhance our clients' potential and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We strive to positively impact our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce representing various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and all hiring decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs.

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