This is a remote contract role for an AI Data Engineer specializing in Claude Code. The position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and is fully remote. You will work on cutting-edge data solutions combining large-scale data processing with advanced AI systems. Key responsibilities include designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-powered workflows with tool calling and RAG, and maintaining web scraping systems. Requirements: Strong Python/Node.js, SQL, cloud platforms (AWS), data lakes/warehouses, LLM experience, and web scraping frameworks. Competitive hourly rate up to R650 (negotiable).