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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $198,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Regression Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Validation, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.com/en_US/careers/Login?jobId=367756 ## About the Role * 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 mentor and provide clear guidance to others, Required: * Bachelor's degree * 10+ years of experience supporting technical, data, and artificial intelligence engineering engagements * Experience integrating large language models into enterprise applications * 5+ years of experience with Java, Python, artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud, and DevOps technologies * Ability to travel 15-20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve * Limited immigration sponsorship may be available Preferred: * Experience leading engineering teams supporting enterprise data and artificial intelligence initiatives * Experience with retrieval-augmented generation and multimodal artificial intelligence solutions * Experience supporting health eligibility, benefits, or human services platforms * Experience designing and maintaining integrations with state or federal interface partners * Experience translating eligibility policy requirements into executable technical logic * Experience with model evaluation, regression testing, and release gating ## Description Our Deloitte AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients' success. You'll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation. 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