Lead Data Product Engineer - Hybrid - Full-timeJob ID: 5570

For our direct client near Norwalk, CT, we seek a Lead Data Product Engineer to build the foundation that makes data and AI products possible. In this role, you'll design and maintain the centralized datasets, pipelines, and integrations that connect modern AI-enabled and AI-first systems with the existing tools our business runs on. Partnering with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders, you'll identify gaps, establish trusted sources of truth, and simplify how data moves across the organization. You'll also be bringing engineering rigor to data and AI workflows through best practices in versioning, testing, observability, and deployment. Key Responsibilities Identify gaps in the current data ecosystem and chart a pragmatic path forward Establish and maintain centralized, well-defined datasets as sources of truth Map and document end-to-end data models, flows, and dependencies across systems, tools, and products Build data pipelines using Python, SQL, and orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect) Design and implement integrations between AI systems and existing systems Support production AI workflows, ensuring reliability, scalability, and observability Partner with stakeholders to standardize how data moves across the organization Implement guardrails for data quality, consistency, and lineage Introduce best practices around versioning, testing, deployment, and monitoring of production data and AI systems Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of engineering experience focused on data systems and pipelines Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and orchestration tools Experience designing scalable data platforms and turning fragmented data into reliable, centralized datasets, with strong system design and data modeling skills Ability to design integrations across disparate systems (APIs, databases, third-party platforms) with a clear grasp of end-to-end data flows Familiarity with data quality, lineage, and observability practices for building resilient production systems Experience supporting AI/ML workflows in production Ability to take end-to-end ownership, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders This position is a hybrid position, 3-4 days a week onsite. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Relo assistance could be an option.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: Job ID: 5570