Data & AI

Data & AI' has evolved from a department into the core of your competitive advantage. Winning in this space requires a nearshore software development team that can build the entire data value chain, from raw data ingestion to production-grade ML model deployment. We provide the elite talent that bridges data engineering, data science, and MLOps. They don't just build models in notebooks; they engineer scalable data pipelines, robust training systems, and observable ML deployments. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine vets for a deep understanding of the modern data stack and the ability to turn data into a strategic, operational asset.

Data Engineering

Build scalable data infrastructure. Hire nearshore Data Engineers vetted for Spark, Kafka, dbt, and modern data stack mastery for your software team.

SQL

Unlock your relational data. Hire nearshore SQL experts vetted for advanced querying, performance tuning, and complex data analysis for your software team.

ETL/ELT

Build robust and scalable data integration pipelines. Hire elite nearshore ETL/ELT experts vetted for designing and building modern data movement solutions.

Apache Spark

Process massive datasets at scale. Hire nearshore Apache Spark experts vetted for building high-performance, distributed data processing applications.

dbt (Data Build Tool)

Transform data in your warehouse. Hire nearshore dbt experts vetted for building modular, testable, and documented data models for your software team.

Snowflake

Unlock the power of the Data Cloud. Hire nearshore Snowflake experts vetted for data warehousing, performance optimization, and modern data architecture.

Airbyte

Replicate data from any source. Hire nearshore Airbyte experts vetted for building and managing scalable, open-source data integration pipelines.

Data Governance

Ensure your data is accurate, secure, and compliant. Hire nearshore Data Governance experts vetted for building robust data governance frameworks.

Machine Learning

Build and deploy intelligent applications. Hire nearshore Machine Learning Engineers vetted for model development, MLOps, and production deployment.

Data Warehousing

Build your single source of truth for analytics. Hire nearshore Data Warehousing experts vetted for Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and data modeling.

Power BI

Turn data into actionable insights. Hire nearshore Power BI experts vetted for data modeling, DAX, and building impactful reports for your business.

Tableau

Help people see and understand data. Hire nearshore Tableau experts vetted for creating powerful, interactive data visualizations and dashboards.

Fivetran

Automate your data integration. Hire nearshore Fivetran experts vetted for building and managing reliable, zero-maintenance data pipelines.

Looker

Go beyond traditional BI. Hire nearshore Looker experts vetted for LookML development, data modeling, and building embedded analytics.

Presto / Trino

Query anything, anywhere. Hire nearshore Presto/Trino experts vetted for federated queries, performance tuning, and large-scale data analytics.

Data Science

Turn data into business value. Hire nearshore Data Scientists vetted for statistical modeling, machine learning, and communicating insights.

LLMs (Large Language Models)

Build intelligent apps with LLMs. Hire nearshore LLM experts vetted for prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, and production deployment.

Pandas

Master your data with Pandas. Hire nearshore Python developers vetted for their expertise in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization with Pandas.

NumPy

Power your numerical apps with NumPy. Hire nearshore Python developers vetted for expertise in high-performance numerical computing for your software team.

LLM Engineer

Build smarter with nearshore LLM engineers from LATAM. Experts in GPT, Claude, and Mistral model integration, prompt engineering, and RAG pipelines.

LangChain Developer

Build conversational AI and agentic systems with vetted LangChain developers from TeamStation AI. Experts in creating complex LLM chains and agents.

MLOps Engineer

Deploy, scale, and monitor ML models seamlessly with nearshore MLOps engineers vetted by Axiom Cortex™. Experts in CI/CD for ML, automation, and infrastructure.

RAG Architect

Build retrieval-augmented generation pipelines with experts in vector search and embedding orchestration. Ensure your LLMs are accurate and up-to-date.

AI Infrastructure Engineer

Build scalable GPU-backed pipelines and inference infrastructure for modern AI workloads. Experts in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud GPU management.

Prompt Engineer

Bridge human intent and machine reasoning with expert prompt engineers from TeamStation AI. Masters of crafting and optimizing prompts for reliable LLM output.

AI Security Engineer

Protect LLMs and data pipelines from prompt injection, data leaks, and model vulnerabilities. Secure your AI systems from end to end.

Model Monitoring Specialist

Ensure model reliability, fairness, and drift detection with monitored AI systems. Experts in production ML monitoring and evaluation.

Data Annotation Engineer

Ensure training data quality for AI models with experts in labeling, taxonomy, and NLP preprocessing. High-quality data for high-quality models.

How We Measure Seniority in Data & AI

For the data & ai domain, our Axiom Cortex™ engine measures the cognitive traits required for success. This data-driven approach allows for transparent, value-based pricing for every seniority level.

L1 Proficient

Guided Contributor

Contributes on component-level tasks within the Data & AI domain. Foundational knowledge and learning agility are validated.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ validates core competencies via correctness, method clarity, and fluency scoring. We ensure they can reliably execute assigned tasks.

$20 /hour

$3,460/mo · $41,520/yr

± $5 USD

L2 Mid-Level

Independent Feature Owner

Independently ships features and services in the Data & AI space, handling ambiguity with minimal supervision.

Evaluation Focus

We assess their mental model accuracy and problem-solving via composite scores and role-level normalization. They can own features end-to-end.

$30 / hour

$5,190/mo · $62,280/yr

± $5 USD

L3 Senior

Leads Complex Projects

Leads cross-component projects, raises standards, and provides mentorship within the Data & AI discipline.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ measures their system design skills and architectural instinct specific to the Data & AI domain via trait synthesis and semantic alignment scoring. They are force-multipliers.

$40 / hour

$6,920/mo · $83,040/yr

± $5 USD

L4 Expert

Org-Level Architect

Sets architecture and technical strategy for Data & AI across teams, solving your most complex business problems.

Evaluation Focus

We validate their ability to make critical trade-offs related to the Data & AI domain via utility-optimized decision gates and multi-objective analysis. They drive innovation at an organizational level.

$50 / hour

$8,650/mo · $103,800/yr

± $10 USD

Pricing estimates are calculated using the U.S. standard of 173 workable hours per month, which represents the realistic full-time workload after adjusting for federal holidays, paid time off (PTO), and sick leave.

How We Vet for Elite Data & AI Talent

Our Axiom Cortex™ engine identifies top-tier talent by simulating real-world challenges specific to data & ai. We select for engineers who have already solved your hardest problems.

The Pain: "Are your 'data scientists' from staffing vendors unable to deploy a model into production?"

Many nearshore firms provide academic data scientists who are skilled in notebooks but lack the engineering and MLOps expertise to build and deploy scalable, production-ready data pipelines and ML models. This leaves your most valuable insights trapped in a research phase.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

A model in a notebook is worthless. Axiom Cortex™ specifically vets for production-oriented data engineers and ML specialists. We assess their ability to build robust ETL/ELT pipelines, manage data warehouses, and use MLOps principles to deploy and monitor models at scale. We deliver engineers who operationalize your data strategy, not just analyze it.

Vetting Proof: Reduce model deployment time from months to weeks.
The Pain: "Are your data pipelines brittle, slow, and unreliable?"

Your data pipelines are a collection of ad-hoc scripts that are difficult to maintain, fail silently, and deliver data that is often stale or untrustworthy. This erodes business confidence and makes reliable reporting impossible.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We provide data engineers who are experts in building robust, observable, and automated data pipelines using modern tools like dbt, Airflow, and Spark. They bring software engineering best practices to data, ensuring your data infrastructure is reliable and your data is trustworthy.

Vetting Proof: Implementation of a modern, reliable data stack with automated testing and monitoring.
The Pain: "Is your LLM application hallucinating and providing unreliable answers?"

You've built a prototype with a powerful LLM, but it frequently provides incorrect or irrelevant answers because it lacks context about your specific business domain. This makes it unusable for any serious business application.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our vetting process identifies experts in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). They are skilled in building the complex data pipelines required to ground LLMs in your private data, using vector databases and advanced retrieval techniques to provide accurate, context-aware responses.

Vetting Proof: Building reliable, non-hallucinating LLM applications using RAG.
The Pain: "Is your data warehouse a disorganized 'data swamp'?"

Without proper data modeling and governance, your data warehouse becomes a 'data swamp' where data is duplicated, inconsistent, and untrustworthy, making it useless for analytics.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our engineers are proficient in modern data warehousing and modeling techniques. They are vetted on their ability to use tools like dbt and Snowflake to build a well-structured, documented, and trustworthy data warehouse that serves as a single source of truth.

Vetting Proof: A well-modeled and governed data warehouse.

Proof ➜ Quantifiable Precision

9-Day Time-to-Offer

Automated vetting pipelines deliver fully evaluated candidates in under 10 days.

95% Day-One Tool Readiness

All engineers are CI/CD provisioned with full environment compatibility verified.

42% Delivery Acceleration

Cognitive calibration across pods enables faster alignment and fewer regressions.

Ready to Hire an Elite Data & AI Expert?

Stop interviewing resumes and start hiring for cognitive fit. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine identifies top-tier talent in the Data & AI discipline, ready to integrate with your team and deliver from day one.

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