Senior AI Database Engineer: ML, SQL & DataOps

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Rockville, MD
Travel: Possibly across US
Job Type: Full Time
Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
Required Experience: 10 years of relevant experience
Degrees may be substituted for years of experience: 8 years of experience

Description

Ping Wind is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Sr. AI Database Developer with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join the Ping Wind team supporting Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning strategy in Rockville, MD. As a Sr. AI Database Developer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of AHRQ applications and products.

Your responsibilities will include developing database code, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software to our stakeholders and users.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain databases and database code

• Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.

• Ensure database performance, security, and data integrity

• Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data migration and integration

• Implement the AHRQ Artificial Intelligence strategy

• Work closely with software developers and analysts to support application database needs

• Troubleshoot database issues and optimize performance using indexing and query tuning

• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

• Monitor database health, resource utilization, and optimize database configurations

• Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality software releases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

• 10 years of relevant experience

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering

• Generative AI and large language models

• AI solution architecture and systems engineering

• AI/ML prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance assessment, and monitoring

• Integration and deployment of AI/ML capabilities within approved cloud, application, and infrastructure environments

• Responsible AI, information security, privacy, documentation, and technical risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management systems

• Experience with database development tools like PL/SQL Developer

• Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Familiarity with cloud database services

• Experience with data warehousing and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

• Understanding of Agile methodologies and Dev Ops practices.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• CSM or Agile experience preferred

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines

• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software

About Ping Wind

Ping Wind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. Ping Wind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

Our benefits include:

· Eleven Federal Holidays

· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

· Parental Leave

· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

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