DataStaff, Inc is in need of a Lead Agentic Data Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.
*This position is hybrid; the selected candidatewill need to come to Richmond quarterly.
Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Agentic Data Engineer to design, develop, and deploy data pipelines that leverage agentic AI that solve real-world problems. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing data process to support agentic systems, ensure data quality and facilitating interaction between agents and data.
Responsibilities:?
Designing and developing data pipelines for agentic systems, develop Robust data flows to handle complex interactions between AI agents and Data sources.
Ability to train and fine tune large language models
Design and build the data architecture, including databases, data lakes to support various data engineering tasks.
Develop and manage Extract, Load, transform (ELT) processes to ensure data is accurately and efficiently moved from source systems to analytical platforms used in data science.
Implement data pipelines that facilitate feedback loops, allowing human input to improve system performance in human-in-the-loop systems.
Work with vector databases to store and retrieve embeddings efficiently.
Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to preprocess data, train models, and integrate AI into applications.
Optimize data storage and retrieval with high performance
Statistical analysis, trends, patterns to create data formats from multiple sources. ?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong Data engineering fundamentals
Utilize Big data frameworks like Spark/Databricks
Training LLMs with structed and unstructured data sets.
Understanding of Graph DB
Experience with Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lakes, Azure Databricks
Experience implementing Azure Machine Learning, Azure Computer Vision, Azure Video Indexer, Azure OpenAI models, Azure Media Services, Azure AI Search?
Determine effective data partitioning criteria
Utilize data storage system spark to implement partition schemes
Understanding core machine learning concepts and algorithms
Familiarity with Cloud computing skills
Proficiency in vector databases and embedding models for retrieval tasks.
Expertise in integrating with AI agent frameworks.
Experience with cloud AI services (Azure AI).
Experience with GIS spatial data to create markers on maps ( lat long nearest topology of road, geo-locate between datasets, correlation etc.).
Experience with Department of Transportation Data Domains developing an AI Composite Agentic Solution designed to identify and analyze?data models, connect & correlate?information to validate?hypotheses, forecast, predict and recommend?potential strategies and conduct What-if analysis.
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, AI, Data Science, or a related field.
Required Skills:
1 Year – Understanding the Big data Technologies
1 Year – Experience developing ETL and ELT pipelines
1 Year – Experience with Spark, GraphDB, Azure Databricks
1 Year – Expertise in Data Partitioning
3 Years – Experience with Data conflation
3 Years – Experience developing Python Scripts
2 Years – Experience training LLMs with structured and unstructured data sets
3 Years – Experience with GIS spatial data
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Azure Business Intelligence Developer
Location:Richmond, Virginia
Remote:Remote
Type:Contract
Job#10933
DataStaff, Inc. is seeking an Azure Business Intelligence Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in the Richmond, VA area.
*This position is remote
Responsibilities:
Work in an Agile/Scrum development environment with an existing data and analytics team to design, develop, test, and support solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across the agency.
Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of scalable data warehouse and business intelligence systems, applying principles and techniques of data architecture, integration, and analytics.
Requires experience with cloud-native data warehousing platforms, ETL development, and a strong understanding of enterprise data management best practices.
Required Skills:
3 Years – Hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise data warehouse and business intelligence solutions.
3 Years – Strong proficiency with ETL/ELT tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Azure Data Factory
3 Years – Experience working with cloud-based data platforms such as Azure Synapse Analytics or Microsoft Fabric.
3 Years – Proficiency in SQL development, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, views, and optimizing performance for large datasets.
3 Years – Experience building and maintaining star schema data models, fact and dimension tables, and metadata documentation.
3 Years – Experience with data visualization and reporting tools, especially Power BI Service.
3 Years – Strong understanding of data governance, quality, and lineage principles.
3 Years – Experience integrating data from diverse structured and semi-structured sources including relational databases, flat files, APIs, and cloud storage.
3 Years – Familiarity with source control and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for data integration workflows.
3 Years – Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing data anomalies, ETL failures, and performance bottlenecks.
3 Years – Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and data pipelines.
3 Years – Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for documenting data models, workflows, and data contracts.
3 years – Experience working in Agile/Scrum or DevOps environments.
3 Years – Microsoft certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) or SQL Server certifications are highly desirable.
Desired Skills:
3 Years – -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field is highly desirable.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
System Administrator
Location:Raleigh, North Carolina
Type:Contract
Job#10926
DataStaff, Inc is seeking a System Administrator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC.
*This position is onsite
Responsibilities
Has an overall knowledge and understanding of application development and architecture that serves as a strong base for technical expertise in a specific product or program.
Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/ products.
Able to identify best practices and standards for the use of the product.
Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications.
Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
May function as a niche technical SME.
Advanced experience in the required technical subject matter.
Proven experience with a technical specialty across large and complex implementations and systems.
Required Skills:
5 Years – WIN11 Experience
5 Years – IOS, Android, Apple OS Experience
5 Years – Mobile Device Management Experience
5 Years – Intune
5 Years – Tanium
5 Years – Sharepoint
5 Years – Excellent Communication and Documentation skills
5 Years – Tier 3 Support
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
ServiceNow Developer
Location:Raleigh, North Carolina
Type:Contract
Job#10922
DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a ServiceNow Developer to fill a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC. *This role is mostly remote; however, the selected candidate must come onsite for meetings.
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated ServiceNow Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing ServiceNow applications and solutions. You will be responsible for customizing and configuring the ServiceNow platform to meet business needs, as well as providing ongoing support and maintenance
Responsibilities:
Design and Development: Create and manage ServiceNow applications and modules, including form design, workflow creation, and custom scripting.
Configuration: Customize ServiceNow modules and applications to fit the specific needs of the business, including incident management, change management, problem management, and more.
Integration: Develop and maintain integrations between ServiceNow and other systems or platforms using web services, APIs, or other integration tools.
Troubleshooting and Support: Identify and resolve issues with the ServiceNow platform, including debugging and troubleshooting problems with scripts, workflows, or integrations.
Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation for ServiceNow configurations, customizations, and integrations.
Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and end-users to understand requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs.
Best Practices: Implement best practices for ServiceNow development and administration, including coding standards, testing procedures, and change management processes.
Upgrades and Maintenance: Participate in system upgrades and maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Required Skills:
3 Years – Proven ServiceNow experience
3 Years – Web applications, networks, protocols and email (SMTP, POP3)
3 Years – Basic understanding of ITIL v3 methodologies
3 Years – Understanding of enterprise IT architecture
3 Years – Working knowledge of relational databases
3 Years – Web Technologies (XML, HTML, JAVA Script, AJAX, CSS, HTTP, etc.)
5 Years – Impeccable time-management and record keeping
5 Years – The ability to take complex end-user requirements to code
5 Years – A positive can-do attitude & willingness to learn
5 Years – A strong personal commitment to quality service
3 Years – The ability to work independently and with a team
3 Years – LDAP directories, such as: Active Directory, eDirectory, OpenLDAP.
5 Years – Excellent communication
This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Salesforce Application Developer
Location:Durham, North Carolina
Type:Contract
Job#10562
DataStaff, Inc. is in immediate need of a Salesforce Application Developerfor a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC
*This position is hybrid
Our client requires the services of a Salesforce Application Senior Developer to support development and implementation of a Salesforce Child Care Provider Portal within the application.
Responsibilities:
Revamp existing Curam Child Care Provider Portal using Salesforce to enhance the functionality and improve user experience of Child Care Subsidy Program module. This portal will be used by providers who are accepting and providing childcare services for children of essential workers.
Overall development and product management of the Salesforce Provider Portal.
Compiling requirements for the Salesforce application to enable varied business functions.
Managing risks and issues associated with design choices, supporting definition of user roles and profiles, security settings, access settings (User Profiles, Role Hierarchy, Sharing Rules and Security), and identifying opportunities for application optimization, integration, redesign, or development.
Must exhibit the ability to design applications to support business processes and reporting requirements and be familiar with the Salesforce development environments and the options available to deploy applications and manage changes on the Lightning Platform.
Identifying production risks and areas for improvement, update and develop custom validations and/or code as needed based on business requirements, and support configuration updates to the Salesforce environment.
4 Years – Experience using Salesforce Platform Community, Service Cloud, and Gov Cloud
4 Years – Experience with Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) and Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL)
7 Years – Experience using Shield and Lightning
7 Years – Experience with object-oriented languages such as Apex, Java, JavaScript, C#, and Ruby.
7 Years – Experience with Model View Controller (MVC) architecture and component-based architecture
7 Years – Experience with requirements analysis and business process design.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.