New

Data Engineer I

TEKsystems
$33.50 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Jan 15, 2026
Machine Learning Operations Engineer (Data Engineer) Hybrid- Onsite 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Remote Monday & Friday Overview Our direct client is hiring a skilled Machine Learning Operations Engineer (Data Engineer) to join a dynamic team. This role is an eight month consulting position paid on an hourly basis. The max hourly rate is $33.50 hourly W2. This is an Hybrid position in Pittsburg, PA Local candidates only Notes from the manager: Day to Day: Variety of tasks- sitting with researchers during planning sessions and data requirements. This person would document protocol. Next Phase will be working with research teams to identify data systems and collect data in systems. Final phase- data wrap up and data cleaning and upload. Previous experience working through data engineering pipelines. Someone willing to drive results. Will consider prior research experience. Job Description (including years of experience, duties, skills, education): We are seeking a someone to fill a contractor role (initially running through September 2026) to assist us in conducting studies to gather data for training our models and evaluating them in real-time. This involves the following responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the research team to comprehend the research objectives and the questions we aim to address. Recruit participants for the studies and obtain their consent. * Set up the hardware and data collection software developed by the team to conduct the studies. * Collect data in various environments * Inspect the quality of the data and upload it to servers. * Support data labeling needs. * Coordinate eectively with all stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of the studies. Minimum Qualifications 2-3 Years of experience We primarily require an individual who is: * Dedicated to delivering results on time. * Flexible in support of the iterative nature of our investigations. Technically proficient in conducting studies including running software scripts and handling hardware prototypes. An eective communicator who can interact with the team and participants in a professional and respectful manner. Preferred Qualifications * Experience writing scripts to automate small tasks through bash or Python (Nice to Have) * Experience with command line/terminal operations on MacOS Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.50 - $33.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 15, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.