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Sr. Database Engineer

Description

We are seeking a Sr. Database Engineer (Data Engineer) for a 3-month contract role to support our Supplier Contract Ingestion & Data Pipeline for Negotiation AI Project.

This initiative focuses on:

Bulk-ingesting 50,000+ supplier contracts into SAP Ariba, with metadata extraction powered by OCR.
Designing and implementing the database architecture and data flows that will feed our Negotiation AI—including contract detail extraction and supplier spend analytics.

The work currently runs separately from the Negotiation AI MVP, but must be future-ready for seamless integration.

Role Overview

As the Data Engineer, you will own the end-to-end data pipelines. Responsibilities include:

Designing scalable databases.
Developing ingestion workflows.
Collaborating with the internal Machine Learning Engineering team.
Structuring supplier spend data.
Working closely with the Full Stack Developer to co-design the database schema for the Negotiation AI and ensure future compatibility with the ingestion pipeline.

Key Deliverables

Ingestion Pipeline: Build and deploy a robust ETL/ELT pipeline using Azure to ingest 50,000+ contracts.
Metadata Extraction: Configure and run OCR workflows (e.g., OlmOCR/Azure Document Intelligence) to extract key contract fields (dates, parties, terms, etc.).
Scalable Database Schema: Design and implement a schema in Azure PostgreSQL to store contract metadata, OCR outputs, and supplier spend data. Collaborate with the Software Developer to design a future-ready schema for AI consumption.

Required Skills & Experience

Data Engineering & ETL/ELT

Experience with Azure PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
Skilled in building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines (preferably using Azure).
Proficient in Python for scripting and automation.

OCR Collaboration

Ability to work with internal Machine Learning Engineering teams to validate and structure extracted data.
Familiarity with OCR tools (e.g., Azure Document Intelligence, Tesseract) is a plus.

SAP Ariba Integration

Exposure to cXML, ARBCI, SOAP/REST protocols is a plus.
Comfortable with API authentication (OAuth, tokens) and enterprise-grade security.

Agile Collaboration & Documentation

Comfortable working in sprints and cross-functional teams.
Able to use GitHub Copilot to document practices for handover.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with large-scale contract ingestion projects.
Familiarity with procurement systems and contract lifecycle management.
Background in integrating data pipelines with AI or analytics platforms.

Why Join Us?

Focused Scope with Future Impact: Lay the foundation for an AI-driven negotiation platform.
Cutting-Edge Tools: Work with SAP Ariba, OCR, Azure, and advanced analytics.
Collaborative Environment: Partner with Software Developers and AI specialists.