Robert Half

Data Engineer

Robert Half

SQLPythonAWSHadoopClouderaSnowflakeDatabricksKafkaPostgreSQLLinux

About the Role

We're partnering with a team that is expanding its cloud data capabilities and looking for a Data Engineer to help build the foundation that powers analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making.


This role offers the opportunity to work with large, complex datasets while helping improve how data is collected, organized, and delivered across the business. You'll have a direct impact on the performance, reliability, and scalability of modern data platforms operating in cloud environments.


What You'll Focus On

  • Building data solutions that make information more accessible, reliable, and usable for analytics and reporting teams.
  • Improving how data moves throughout the organization by creating efficient, automated processes that reduce manual effort and increase consistency.
  • Supporting large-scale cloud data environments by enhancing performance, troubleshooting issues, and helping maintain platform stability.
  • Partnering with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical data solutions.
  • Developing and refining data models that support operational reporting, business intelligence initiatives, and future growth.
  • Working with a variety of data sources and formats to ensure information can be used effectively across multiple teams and applications.
  • Helping establish data quality standards through validation, monitoring, and ongoing process improvements.


Requirements

This position tends to be a strong fit for professionals who have experience with:

  • Cloud-based data engineering and platform development
  • Data warehousing and analytics environments
  • SQL development and data modeling
  • Python-based data processing and automation
  • Building and supporting modern ETL or ELT frameworks
  • Large-scale data processing technologies such as Hadoop or Cloudera
  • Data quality, governance, validation, and performance tuning

Preferred Technical Exposure

Experience with some combination of the following technologies is beneficial:

  • AWS services including Glue, Athena, and Redshift
  • Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Hive, or EMR
  • Kafka or other streaming technologies
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra
  • Linux administration and scripting
  • Agile development environments
  • AI-assisted development tools

Additional Information

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to meet client background clearance requirements
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder


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Job Details

Salary

$100K–$140K

Location

United States - Madison WI

Job type

Full-time

Category

Data Engineering

Experience

Mid

Posted

Today

Job Highlights

  • $100K–$140K salary
  • Mid level role
  • 100% Remote — open to candidates in United States

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