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Database Engineer


Reference Number: DKILSD26

Database Engineer
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Abbott Park, IL
duration  2 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Healthcare
Job Description

Description:

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

Project: Supplier Contract Ingestion & Data Pipeline for Negotiation AI

Role Overview:
As our Data Engineer, you will own the end-to-end data pipelines. This includes designing scalable databases, developing ingestion workflows, collaborating with our internal Machine Learning Engineering team, and structuring supplier spend data. You’ll work 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 such as 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

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


Notes:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM



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