Generative AI Engineer

Data & AI Engineer (AWS + GenAI)

Chicago, IL

Full time, direct hire

Contact mnugent@forbestc.com

We’re partnering with a leading organization to hire a Data & AI Engineer to work on modern data platforms and next-generation AI solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable systems and working with AWS and Generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Build and optimize data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses
• Develop and deploy machine learning and Generative AI solutions
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders on data-driven initiatives
• Create scalable, reusable data solutions for ongoing and future projects
• Stay current with AWS services and emerging GenAI trends

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in Data Engineering or ML/AI (with exposure to both)
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets
• Programming experience in Python, Java, or Scala
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows
• Understanding of data modeling and governance concepts
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Cloud or data certifications are a plus (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Generative AI / LLMs (RAG, LangChain, etc.)
• Tools like Airflow, dbt, Glue, or Fivetran
• ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
• Streaming tools (Kafka, Spark, Kinesis)
• Data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight)
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Additional Info

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Cloud or data certifications are a plus (or willingness to obtain)