[Remote] AI Database Engineer (Part-Time Contract)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Relate Search has partnered with an HVAC distribution and e-commerce organization in their search for an AI Database Engineer to support a critical product data and automation initiative. This consultant will be responsible for designing a scalable product information database and developing AI-driven solutions to automate the collection, matching, and enrichment of HVAC product data from leading OEM manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop a normalized relational database structure to support HVAC product information, attributes, descriptions, and manufacturer relationships
- Create and manage interconnected database tables, entity relationships, primary keys, and foreign key structures that support scalable product data management
- Architect and implement an Agentic AI solution capable of collecting product information from OEM websites
- Develop automated processes to extract, transform, validate, and populate product specifications and attribute data into the database
- Build matching and reconciliation logic between internal ERP product records and OEM product information
- Establish data models that support advanced product search, filtering, and e-commerce functionality
- Recommend best practices for product information management (PIM), data governance, and ongoing data maintenance
Skills
- Experience designing and implementing relational databases and normalized data models
- Strong understanding of database architecture, entity relationships, indexing, and data optimization
- Hands-on experience with AI-enabled automation, intelligent agents, web scraping, data extraction, or machine learning-powered workflows
- Proficiency with modern database technologies
- Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Ability to independently define project scope, architecture, and implementation plans in an ambiguous environment
- Experience within the HVAC manufacturing or distribution industries
Benefits
- Flexible remote engagement with location open to candidates anywhere in the United States.
- Opportunity to architect and deliver a high-impact AI and data initiative from the ground up.
- Flexible scheduling with the ability to complete work around existing professional commitments.
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