Project, Data Engineer III

Job title: Project, Data Engineer III

About the Role Deloitte’s AI & Engineering team helps transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and impact client success. As a Project, Data Engineer III on the AI & Data team, you will design, build, and maintain data pipelines and data processing capabilities to support analytics, reporting, and operational use cases, working with cross-functional client delivery teams.

What You'll Do

• Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and workflows that support analytics, reporting, and operational use cases
• Developing, testing, and deploying data engineering solutions across cloud and enterprise data environments
• Transforming, validating, and integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple source systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement scalable data models, data quality controls, and processing frameworks
• Supporting client delivery by documenting technical solutions, resolving defects, and contributing to continuous improvement of data platforms

What We're Looking For

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or artificial intelligence development
• 3+ years of experience architecting and deploying data pipelines, artificial intelligence agents, or machine learning models into production environments
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with PowerBI, Power Apps, or Power Automate
• 1+ year of experience designing end-to-end artificial intelligence solutions, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and cloud-based integration
• 1+ year of experience supporting BI, analytics, or technology programs in a mission-driven environment
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques (classification, clustering, regression, and anomaly detection)
• Active Top Secret level security clearance, preferred TS/SCI
• Must be able to commute onsite 100% into Arlington/Rosslyn/DC
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

• Experience with AWS and Azure AI products
• Experience with natural language processing, computer vision, or optical character recognition solutions
• Experience with Python data engineering and libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or TensorFlow
• Experience developing automation capabilities for document processing, case summarization, workflow orchestration, or content generation

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with AWS and Azure AI products
• Experience with natural language processing, computer vision, or optical character recognition solutions
• Experience with Python data engineering and libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or TensorFlow
• Experience developing automation capabilities for document processing, case summarization, workflow orchestration, or content generation

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Virginia: $107,700 - $179,500 per year (USD)
• Eligible for discretionary annual incentive program; depends on performance
• Deloitte offers broad range of benefits; accommodations available for people with disabilities