Associate Data Engineer

Why Ryan? Hybrid Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One 401K with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service Fertility Assistance Program Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service The Associate AI/ML Engineer, Data Engineering will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models that solve complex business problems and enhance operational efficiency. This role combines deep knowledge of AI techniques with practical machine learning engineering expertise. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in building and deploying models using modern AI/ML frameworks, working with cloud-based platforms, integrating AI solutions into production environments, building MLOps pipelines, and writing production quality code in Python. The candidate will collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and software developers to create scalable and maintainable AI/ML systems. Duties and Responsibilities, aligned with

Key Results:

People Use a variety of programming languages and tools to develop, test, and maintain data pipelines within the Platform Reference Architecture. Working directly with management, product teams and practice personnel to understand their platform data requirements Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that encourages productive interactions with customers, co-workers and supervisors Developing and engaging with team members by creating a motivating work environment that recognizes, holds team members accountable, and rewards strong performance Fostering an innovative, inclusive and diverse team environment, promoting positive team culture, encouraging collaboration and self-organization while delivering high quality solutions Client Collaborating on an Agile team to design, develop, test, implement and support highly scalable data solutions Collaborating with product teams and clients to deliver robust cloud-based data solutions that drive tax decisions and provide powerful experiences Analyzing user feedback and activity and iterate to improve the services and user experience

Value AI/ML Model Development:

Design, build, and optimize machine learning models and AI solutions using techniques such as supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision. Use frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, XGBoost, Scikit-learn and MLFlow. NLP experience includes

NLTK, BERT, GPT.

Ensure the models can be deployed and scaled in cloud environments like Azure ML, Azure Document Intelligence Databricks, and/or AWS SageMaker.

Data Apps Development:

Have solid understanding in software best practices for flexible, extensible microservice application architectures that reside in an overall dynamic distributed system. Understand how to implement resilient, robust production-grade code that runs in a cloud environment in container services like AKS, EKS, ECS, Container Apps in Azure and/or AWS and interfaces with other cloud and application services.

End-to-End AI/ML Pipeline:

Develop and maintain scalable AI/ML pipelines, from data ingestion and preprocessing to model training, validation, and deployment using MLOps best practices. Have hands-on experience with technologies like MLFlow.

Generative AI Applications:

Apply GenAI techniques to real-world business cases, developing models that generate data-driven insights, automate processes, and enhance operational efficiency. Apply agentic flows and leverage RAG solutions where appropriate. Have a firm understanding of similarity / RAG basic and advanced patterns, and agentic flows. Be hands-on with fine-tuning and libraries like Langchain, Ollama Llamaindex, Langroid, CrewAI, VanniAI. Understand and have experience with Vector DBs like Milvus, OpenSearch, Azure AI Search, and PGVector.

AI/ML Solution Deployment:

Deploy machine learning and AI models in production environments using cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, using SageMaker, Azure Document Intelligence, Azure ML and/or Databricks ensuring robust integration with existing systems. Understand cost savings trade-offs for training and inference and leveraging serverless soutions.

AI Innovation & Application:

Work on cutting-edge AI initiatives, including generative AI, reinforcement learning, and neural network architectures (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, Transformers), applying them to real-world use cases.

Model Monitoring & Optimization:

Implement model monitoring, performance tracking, and continuous improvement strategies, ensuring that AI/ML models maintain accuracy, performance, and scalability over time. Understand how to handle model and data drift. Collaboration with

Cross-Functional Teams:

Partner with data scientists, data engineers, software developers, and product managers to understand business objectives, define AI/ML solutions, and deliver impactful results.

AI/ML Infrastructure & Automation:

Build infrastructure for deploying and managing machine learning models at scale, incorporating MLOps practices to automate deployment, monitoring, and retraining in Databricks using MLFlow.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Computer Science or related study. 1-2 years of experience developing data technologies. 1-2 years of experience deploying ETL solutions in production environments. 1-2 years of experience with cloud-based data services, preferably in AWS or Azure. 1-2 years of experience developing Python, Scala, Java, .Net or similar solutions in a backend or data wrangling capacity. 1-2 years of experience in mixed Windows/Linux environments.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Work Environment:

Standard indoor working environment. Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 30 lbs. Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with external vendors as necessary.

Independent travel requirement:

As Needed Equal Opportunity Employer:

disability/veteran Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world's most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972.934.0022 or peoplegroup@ryan.com if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions. Click here to view the entire EEO poster and supplement. •Notice to Canada Candidates - In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities•. Please access our Privacy Notice in relation to this at the following link for additional information on how we protect and handle personal information. To change or modify any personal information previously provided, please click here to access our Data Subject Access Request form.