We are looking for a Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of modern data solutions in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable pipelines, working with large-scale datasets, and improving the flow of information across systems. The role offers the opportunity to contribute technical expertise in a collaborative environment focused on performance, scalability, and data quality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines that collect, transform, and deliver data for analytics and operational use.<br>• Develop ETL processes that improve the accuracy, consistency, and availability of data across multiple sources.<br>• Use Python and Apache Spark to process large datasets efficiently and support advanced data engineering workflows.<br>• Work with Hadoop-based environments to manage distributed data processing and storage activities.<br>• Integrate streaming and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka to support timely data movement and event-driven processing.<br>• Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot failures, and implement enhancements that strengthen reliability and efficiency.<br>• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
Robert Half is looking for an experienced database developer with a strong SQL Server background. In this role, you'll be working to design, build and develop a new server with the right database architecture. If you consider yourself an authority on writing SQL code and love developing new systems, this may be the position for you. What you get to do every single day · Design, code, and implement a SQL server for database management · Generate a database schema based on application related function and type of the data · Import existing data into the database · Build a method for storing future database data · Ensure internal quality control of data imported and ongoing analysis of data integrity · Ensure security and integrity of the database including scheduled backups · Provide documentation and training to database administrator. Provide training to other users as necessary
Robert Half is looking for a database administrator who loves the challenge of solving problems with multiple layers of complexity. If you are an efficient problem solver with highly tuned decision making skills, this may be the position for you. What you get to do every single day · Install, configure, and maintain all SQL Server instances across development, staging, and production environments · Ensure database server topology, configuration, and maintenance are designed and executed to meet SLA objectives · Advise on database design, tuning options, and other potential issues · Fix SQL Server service outages as they occur, including after hours and weekends · Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms · Baseline system performance and monitor for deviation, recommending and implementing improvements to slow running queries · When performance issues arise, you'll figure out the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes, or index/query changes
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement <strong>scalable cloud storage solutions in AWS</strong>, with a strong focus on <strong>S3 bucket architecture, optimization, and governance</strong></li><li>Support and help lead a small solutions team (Cloud Engineering & Storage) while contributing hands-on to technical delivery</li><li>Partner with business units and project managers to <strong>gather storage and infrastructure requirements</strong>, translating them into scalable cloud solutions</li><li>Evaluate current <strong>data center and cloud environments</strong>, recommending improvements, migrations, and modernization strategies</li><li>Manage and optimize <strong>cloud storage platforms (including file/object storage systems such as FFX or similar technologies)</strong></li><li>Provide support for <strong>production environments</strong>, ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency across storage platforms</li><li>Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including limited <strong>end-user interaction and support</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join a growing team in the Energy/Natural Resources sector. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can turn complex business data into clear, actionable reporting and dashboard solutions. The position will focus on building reliable business intelligence assets, partnering with stakeholders to understand reporting needs, and delivering insights through Microsoft Power BI and related BI technologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and develop interactive dashboards, visual reports, and data models that support operational and strategic decision-making.<br>• Work closely with business partners to gather reporting objectives, translate requirements into technical solutions, and deliver meaningful analytics.<br>• Build, optimize, and maintain Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards to ensure accuracy, usability, and performance.<br>• Create calculated measures and logic using DAX to support advanced reporting needs and data interpretation.<br>• Validate data from multiple sources, troubleshoot reporting issues, and resolve inconsistencies to maintain dependable business intelligence outputs.<br>• Improve reporting processes by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance data visibility, and strengthen analytics capabilities.<br>• Document BI solutions, reporting standards, and technical design details to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.<br>• Support evolving business intelligence initiatives, including changes to reporting environments or related systems, as needed.