Platform Engineer

Consultnet — United States · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior Contract

Skills

backend engineering database design data pipelines PostgreSQL cloud systems Aurora DuckDB ClickHouse

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A platform engineering role focused on designing backend systems, scalable databases, and real-time data pipelines for AI-driven applications.

Highlights

Greenfield engineering opportunity with ownership over scalable data systems supporting AI applications.

Description

Platform Engineer This is a backend/systems role, not analytics: you'll design the schemas, migrations, and real-time pipelines behind hundreds of concurrent ML jobs that extract data from dense technical documents. You'll have greenfield ownership and freedom to choose the right tools. Build real-time ingestion for high-volume ML output and consolidate messy existing schemas into a clean, scalable architecture.Power the data layer behind an AI agent product and make data easy for other engineers to query.Requires 5+ years of engineering experience, a CS or Computer Engineering degree, production experience with data-intensive systems, and deep database knowledge (Postgres/Aurora preferred).Nice to have: streaming or event-driven pipelines, OLAP/columnar engines (e.g., DuckDB, ClickHouse), and Temporal.Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. Our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct search, and managed services onshore, nearshore, and hybrid. For over 25 years, we have connected thousands of consultants with meaningful roles through a personal, communication-driven approach, partnering with a diverse client base to build high-performing teams and create lasting impact. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology and engineering positions across key markets nationwide. Learn more at www.consultnet.com . We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.