Hollister Incorporated
Lead Applied Data & AI Engineer
Hollister Incorporated, Libertyville, Illinois, United States, 60092
Lead Applied Data and AI Engineer
Join our Global IT Organization as we shape the future through
data, analytics, and AI . We are seeking a strategic yet hands‑on
Lead Applied Data and AI Engineer
to design and deliver
enterprise‑grade data platforms
and
AI solutions
that drive measurable business impact. This role combines deep technical execution with architectural thinking—building robust
data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines
while operationalizing
AI models and intelligent agents
using Microsoft Azure AI services and modern frameworks.
Reporting to the
Sr. Director of Data, AI and Digital Platforms , you will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to implement scalable solutions, mentor team members, and ensure secure, compliant, and innovative outcomes across Hollister’s global operations.
Hybrid work:
3 days/week on‑site at Libertyville, IL; remaining days remote.
Responsibilities
Data Engineering & Architecture
Design and build
data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouse architectures
using Microsoft Fabric/OneLake and Azure Data Services.
Implement
data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration pipelines
with strong error handling, logging, and observability.
Integrate enterprise systems (SAP S/4HANA, BW, Datasphere) into governed data platforms.
Develop and deploy
AI/ML models
(LLMs, SLMs, multi‑modal, traditional ML) using Python and Azure ML.
Build
Agentic AI solutions
leveraging frameworks like LangChain and Semantic Kernel.
Apply
RAG patterns
and vector databases for retrieval‑based AI grounded in curated data.
Operational Excellence
Implement
MLOps best practices
for reproducible, secure deployments using Azure ML and Azure DevOps.
Ensure compliance with
privacy and regulatory standards
(PHI, PII, GDPR, HIPAA).
Optimize cost and performance across data and AI workloads.
Partner with global teams to integrate solutions into enterprise platforms (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SAP Datasphere).
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in data and AI engineering.
Contribute to evolving
data and AI standards
and reusable frameworks.
Essential Functions
Lead hands‑on development while applying architectural principles for scalability and governance.
Act as a technical thought leader in
data‑first AI innovation .
Navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions balancing data quality, time‑to‑value, and compliance.
Represent Hollister in internal/external forums as a subject matter expert.
Requirements
8–12 years
experience in data engineering and AI/ML solution delivery.
Proven ability to design and implement
data platforms and pipelines
at enterprise scale.
Strong experience with
Azure AI/ML tools , Microsoft Fabric, and SAP integration.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Certifications (Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Data Scientist Associate) are a plus.
Technical Skills
Advanced
Python , ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn).
Expertise in
data modeling, governance, and quality frameworks .
Familiarity with
LangChain, Semantic Kernel , and vector databases.
Strong understanding of
MLOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker) .
Knowledge of
Power BI enterprise modeling
and
Microsoft Fabric medallion architecture .
Preferred
Experience in MedTech or regulated healthcare environments.
Familiarity with SAP Datasphere and Microsoft Fabric integration patterns.
Benefits Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer‑to‑peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $140,000 - $195,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto‑enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions.
The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non‑exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non‑exempt status.
The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.
About Hollister Incorporated Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee‑owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee‑owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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data, analytics, and AI . We are seeking a strategic yet hands‑on
Lead Applied Data and AI Engineer
to design and deliver
enterprise‑grade data platforms
and
AI solutions
that drive measurable business impact. This role combines deep technical execution with architectural thinking—building robust
data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines
while operationalizing
AI models and intelligent agents
using Microsoft Azure AI services and modern frameworks.
Reporting to the
Sr. Director of Data, AI and Digital Platforms , you will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to implement scalable solutions, mentor team members, and ensure secure, compliant, and innovative outcomes across Hollister’s global operations.
Hybrid work:
3 days/week on‑site at Libertyville, IL; remaining days remote.
Responsibilities
Data Engineering & Architecture
Design and build
data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouse architectures
using Microsoft Fabric/OneLake and Azure Data Services.
Implement
data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration pipelines
with strong error handling, logging, and observability.
Integrate enterprise systems (SAP S/4HANA, BW, Datasphere) into governed data platforms.
Develop and deploy
AI/ML models
(LLMs, SLMs, multi‑modal, traditional ML) using Python and Azure ML.
Build
Agentic AI solutions
leveraging frameworks like LangChain and Semantic Kernel.
Apply
RAG patterns
and vector databases for retrieval‑based AI grounded in curated data.
Operational Excellence
Implement
MLOps best practices
for reproducible, secure deployments using Azure ML and Azure DevOps.
Ensure compliance with
privacy and regulatory standards
(PHI, PII, GDPR, HIPAA).
Optimize cost and performance across data and AI workloads.
Partner with global teams to integrate solutions into enterprise platforms (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SAP Datasphere).
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in data and AI engineering.
Contribute to evolving
data and AI standards
and reusable frameworks.
Essential Functions
Lead hands‑on development while applying architectural principles for scalability and governance.
Act as a technical thought leader in
data‑first AI innovation .
Navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions balancing data quality, time‑to‑value, and compliance.
Represent Hollister in internal/external forums as a subject matter expert.
Requirements
8–12 years
experience in data engineering and AI/ML solution delivery.
Proven ability to design and implement
data platforms and pipelines
at enterprise scale.
Strong experience with
Azure AI/ML tools , Microsoft Fabric, and SAP integration.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Certifications (Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Data Scientist Associate) are a plus.
Technical Skills
Advanced
Python , ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn).
Expertise in
data modeling, governance, and quality frameworks .
Familiarity with
LangChain, Semantic Kernel , and vector databases.
Strong understanding of
MLOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker) .
Knowledge of
Power BI enterprise modeling
and
Microsoft Fabric medallion architecture .
Preferred
Experience in MedTech or regulated healthcare environments.
Familiarity with SAP Datasphere and Microsoft Fabric integration patterns.
Benefits Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer‑to‑peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $140,000 - $195,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto‑enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions.
The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non‑exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non‑exempt status.
The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.
About Hollister Incorporated Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee‑owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee‑owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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