Agentic AI - Data Engineer

About the role

The role involves architecting and building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, deploying vector databases and semantic layers, developing secure APIs, implementing data governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines supporting both batch and real-time processing across hybrid cloud environments.
• Deploy and manage vector databases and semantic layers tailored for high-context AI search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Develop secure, high-throughput API endpoints enabling autonomous agents to seamlessly access structured and unstructured datasets.
• Implement rigorous data quality frameworks, validation rules, and automated testing loops to ensure pristine data delivery.
• Work directly alongside architects, software engineers, and data scientists in rapid innovation cycles to translate business needs into data infrastructure.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, and experience with ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, dbt, Kafka).
• Expertise in data modeling, distributed systems, and cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and observability tools (DataHub, Great Expectations).
• Experience with vector databases and feature store design for AI/ML workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and optimize performance.

Preferred Skills

• Background in regulated industries or environments with stringent compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with semantic modelling, metadata management, and emerging AI/ML data integration patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD for data workflows, version control, and Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $110,880 to $210,600 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: California: $122,040 to $252,840 Colorado: $110,880 to $210,600 New York City: $133,080 to $252,840 Washington: $122,040 to $231,720 Washington DC: $122,040 to $231,720

Pay

The position is eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.