About this opportunity
Arka Innovate lists this Principal Data Engineer -Python / AI opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ARKA INNOVATE is hiring on behalf of our client for a Principal Data Engineer with Python/AI.
Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Engineer with strong experience in Python and AI-driven application development. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience building scalable production systems that leverage LLMs and modern backend architectures. This role involves designing intelligent, high-performance services and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful solution.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 15+ years of experience in IT Industry.
Strong backend engineering expertise in Python , including:
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Type hinting and modern typing practices
Asynchronous programming (async/await)
Proven experience working on complex, production-grade systems
Hands‑on experience building applications powered by LLMs or advanced AI , such as:
Information extraction
Semantic search
Classification and matching systems
Solid understanding of agentic architectures and orchestration patterns , including:
Tool/API calling agents
Background processing workflows
Job runners and schedulers
Strong experience in data modeling and schema design , including:
Use of type‑safe models (e.g., Pydantic or similar)
Designing robust data contracts
Experience building and consuming FastAPI-based services , including:
Event-driven integrations (webhooks, message queues)
Asynchronous processing pipelines
Ability to work with high-scale data systems , including:
Performance optimization
Efficient I/O handling
Batching and vectorized operations
Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills:
Log analysis
Metrics interpretation
Experiment‑driven troubleshooting in complex systems
Experience with cloud‑based infrastructure and data stores , such as:
Object storage systems
NoSQL/document databases
Search/indexing systems
Exposure to any major cloud provider
Proficiency with modern Python development tools:
Dependency management
Virtual environments
Testing frameworks
Linters/formatters
CI/CD integration
Strong understanding of API security , including:
Authentication and Authorization (AuthN/AuthZ)
OAuth2 / OpenID Connect flows
Solid experience with SQL databases , including:
SQL Server
Azure SQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Excellent communication skills:
Translate business needs into technical solutionskills.
Ability to ask the right questions
Challenge ambiguous requirements
At Arka Innovate, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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