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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Storage, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Enterprise Data Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, Caching, Semi-structured Data, Low Latency, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Video Streaming, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e6fe0df4-ed0c-4ad4-b0b7-68a25cd3c925 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or a related field * Proven experience leading, mentoring, or guiding data engineering teams * Strong experience building and maintaining enterprise data lakes and data warehouses * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform * Advanced experience with Apache Spark and distributed data processing frameworks * Experience with cloud storage and compute services, including solutions such as S3, Azure Blob Storage, Databricks, EC2, or Lambda * Experience developing automated data workflows and large-scale data transformation processes * Expertise designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT and data integration solutions * Strong knowledge of real-time data processing and streaming technologies, including Kafka and Flink * Proficiency in Python and SQL * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: * Experience developing Delta Lakehouse solutions using Databricks * Experience supporting low-latency, high-throughput data environments * Expertise optimizing Apache Spark performance through partitioning, caching, tuning, and troubleshooting * Working knowledge of Java * Familiarity with modern data architecture patterns and cloud-native platforms * Passion for emerging technologies and continuous innovation in data engineering ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior AI Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to join a highly collaborative data and analytics team., This role is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data platforms that support enterprise reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud-based data engineering, distributed data processing, and real-time streaming technologies while demonstrating strong leadership and mentoring capabilities., * Lead and mentor data engineers, promoting best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data lake and data warehouse solutions * Build scalable data pipelines that process structured and semi-structured data across diverse sources * Develop and optimize cloud-native data solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform services * Architect and support high-performance distributed data processing frameworks for large-scale workloads * Design and maintain real-time streaming solutions using technologies such as Apache Kafka and Apache Flink * Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable data products * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines, processing frameworks, and cloud infrastructure * Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies and best practices ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [In-Memory Computing - The Big Picture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/626-in-memory-computing-the-big-picture) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)