Senior Associate, Data Strategy Enablement & Innovation

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Data Strategy Enablement and Innovation to join our Digital Nexus organization.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the firm's AI and Data architecture by applying best practices to build scalable, secure, and reliable systems; support the implementation of the firm-wide data strategy and specialized AI systems, including Knowledge Assistants and Agentic Frameworks Participate in the evaluation of emerging Data and AI technologies by conducting hands-on experiments with ecosystem vendors; assist in documenting technical results and translating successful proofs-of-concept into functional capabilities

Utilize established tests, metrics, and benchmarks to assess the quality, performance, and impact of AI systems

Build reusable frameworks, APIs, and scalable data solutions using the Azure and Google ecosystems, helping cross-functional teams deliver their advanced analytics and AI-driven use cases

Work closely with technology teams and business stakeholders to ensure AI solutions and experiments align with functional priorities; clearly communicate technical concepts and data-driven insights to team members and project leaders

Work collaboratively within a high-performance team environment; actively engage in continuous learning and professional development, and share knowledge with peers

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum three years of recent progressive experience in a role such as AI/Data Engineering, Software Development, or Data Analytics, with a background in AI full-stack development and platform enablement

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required

Hands-on experience developing and delivering solutions on cloud platforms, with required experience in Microsoft Azure (including Azure Databricks) and a strong preference for experience with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem

Practical experience with Generative AI, including hands-on work with Large Language Models (LLMs like Google Gemini), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and the implementation of agentic frameworks

Ability to contribute to technology projects, adhere to established architectural standards, and utilize benchmarks and metrics for evaluating AI systems

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and translate technical ideas into actionable tasks

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa)
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