<p>Data Engineer – Databricks / Azure / AI Analytics</p><p><br></p><p>You must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance,</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly capable Data Engineer to design and support scalable data pipelines and analytics environments within a cloud-based Azure data platform. This role focuses on building modern data solutions using Databricks, Spark, and distributed data architectures, supporting enterprise-level analytics and AI initiatives.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in Databricks engineering, cloud data pipelines, and data integration, along with strong collaboration skills to translate business requirements into technical solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale data platforms and support advanced analytics and AI-driven workloads.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Data Engineering & Pipeline Development</p><ul><li>Design, build, and optimize data pipelines using Databricks and Spark</li><li>Implement Medallion architecture and scalable data processing workflows</li><li>Develop ingestion pipelines for structured, streaming, and unstructured datasets</li></ul><p>Cloud & Platform Integration</p><ul><li>Work with Azure services (Data Factory, Storage, Functions, Log Analytics)</li><li>Integrate data across multiple sources to enable high-quality analytics</li><li>Support hybrid cloud initiatives and evolving data platforms</li></ul><p>Data Management & Optimization</p><ul><li>Ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility across systems</li><li>Monitor pipeline performance and optimize cost, scalability, and efficiency</li><li>Support data governance, cataloging, and compliance standards</li></ul><p>Platform Operations & Support</p><ul><li>Troubleshoot performance issues, cluster stability, and configuration management</li><li>Support end-user requests and provide front-line platform support</li><li>Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions</li></ul><p>DevOps & Automation</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC)</li><li>Automate deployment and data workflows for improved efficiency</li><li>Support continuous delivery within Agile environments</li></ul>
<p>Data Automation Engineer – AI / AWS / Azure</p><p>Work Arrangement: Remote</p><p>Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain Public Trust</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Data Automation Engineer to design and implement advanced, AI-driven automation solutions across hybrid AWS and Azure environments. This role is focused on building scalable data pipelines, integrating modern cloud services, and leveraging Generative AI technologies to enhance enterprise analytics and operational workflows.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in data engineering, cloud platforms, and automation, combined with the ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges. This role provides the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems, supporting large-scale data processing, reporting, and AI-enabled applications.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Data Engineering & Pipeline Development</p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR, DynamoDB)</li><li>Develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows across hybrid AWS and Azure environments</li><li>Integrate structured, unstructured, and streaming data across enterprise systems</li></ul><p>AI & Automation Engineering</p><ul><li>Leverage Generative AI frameworks (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face) to build intelligent automation</li><li>Implement solutions for embeddings, vector generation, and RAG workflows</li><li>Develop AI-driven tools for data quality, anomaly detection, and pipeline optimization</li><li>Build AI-powered copilots for monitoring, troubleshooting, and workflow automation</li></ul><p>Data Platform Integration & Optimization</p><ul><li>Engineer real-time and batch ingestion pipelines using Spark, Kafka, and Flume</li><li>Integrate enterprise platforms and CRM data into data pipelines for analytics and reporting</li><li>Optimize SQL performance through stored procedures, indexing, and query tuning</li></ul><p>Cloud & DevOps Practices</p><ul><li>Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps</li><li>Develop infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)</li><li>Ensure cloud security through IAM, RBAC, encryption, and network isolation</li></ul><p>Collaboration & Delivery</p><ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions</li><li>Support Agile delivery processes and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Provide technical troubleshooting and performance optimization across data systems</li></ul>
<p>Our client is looking for a Senior Operations Analyst to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset and a detail-oriented approach to financial reporting and operational analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments, including finance, sales, and operations, and contribute to our dynamic and collaborative culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial data to create dashboards, forecasts, and sales performance reports that support business decisions.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel techniques to manage and interpret large datasets effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, sales, and operations teams to address cross-functional challenges and improve processes.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.</p><p>• Maintain clear and precise communication with stakeholders across various departments.</p><p>• Assist in the development and refinement of performance metrics and reporting standards.</p><p>• Adapt to a fast-paced environment by managing multiple priorities and responsibilities.</p><p>• Support the implementation or transition to new systems, including Microsoft Dynamics and other related platforms.</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting and analysis tasks.</p><p>• Contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture while driving continuous improvement.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong></p><p>A growing, private equity-backed company in the construction industry is seeking a <strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong> to join its finance team. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting to senior leadership and is ideal for someone who wants to play a meaningful role in building and strengthening a finance function within an expanding organization. The position is best suited for a finance professional with strong experience in <strong>corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting</strong>. The right candidate will enjoy working cross-functionally, partnering with accounting and operational leaders, and helping create structure, insight, and scalability in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and management-level financial presentations</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes</li><li>Partner closely with accounting to ensure accurate financial data and alignment between reporting and actual results</li><li>Analyze business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Help develop and improve reporting packages, dashboards, and financial models</li><li>Support leadership with ad hoc analysis related to business performance, profitability, and operational drivers</li><li>Contribute to process improvement efforts and help build scalable finance procedures in a growing organization</li><li>Work with cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial visibility and decision support across the business</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to work directly with senior finance leadership</li><li>High-visibility role with meaningful impact on business decisions</li><li>Chance to help build out a growing finance function</li><li>Strong long-term growth potential as the company continues to expand</li><li>Collaborative environment within a business focused on growth and operational improvement</li></ul><p>If you’re looking for a <strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong> role where you can contribute immediately, gain exposure to leadership, and grow alongside the company, please apply immediately! Send your resume to tracy.kaszuba at RobertHalf or to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Consultant – Technology Audit & Advisory (Hybrid)</strong></p><p>Are you a client-facing IT Audit or Consulting professional ready to step into a high-impact role with strong leadership exposure? We are seeking a <strong>Senior Consultant</strong> with proven experience <strong>leading engagement teams and managing workflows for publicly traded company clients</strong>, particularly in technology audit, SOX, risk, and internal controls environments. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with team leadership, project ownership, and the ability to build trusted client relationships. You’ll work across complex engagements, help organizations address technology risk, and contribute to innovative solutions involving automation, analytics, and AI.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support consulting or audit engagements for <strong>publicly traded companies</strong>, with a strong focus on engagement execution, workflow coordination, and high-quality client service.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Interns, helping teams deliver against project plans and deadlines.</li><li>Identify areas of risk, control gaps, and opportunities to improve efficiency and business performance.</li><li>Help manage project scope, staffing, deliverables, and execution methodologies in partnership with leadership.</li><li>Build strong client relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executive leadership.</li><li>Prepare and review key audit and advisory deliverables, including process flows, work programs, control summaries, findings, and reports.</li><li>Support projects across areas such as IT general controls, SOX compliance, cybersecurity, cloud assurance, data governance, privacy, technology resilience, enterprise applications, and emerging technologies.</li><li>Leverage analytics, automation, and AI to improve audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and overall engagement effectiveness.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility work with sophisticated clients and meaningful responsibility.</li><li>Opportunity to lead teams, influence client outcomes, and expand your expertise across technology risk and advisory services.</li><li>Exposure to modern audit innovation, including AI, analytics, and automation.</li><li>Flexible hybrid work environment with a mix of in-office, remote, and client-site collaboration.</li><li>Professional development and career growth</li></ul>
<p>A well-established <strong>manufacturing organization</strong> is seeking a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> with a strong foundation in <strong>financial accounting, GAAP reporting, and month-end close</strong>, along with experience supporting manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. This role partners closely with the Controller and senior finance leadership and is well suited for candidates coming from <strong>industry or public accounting</strong>, particularly those who have worked with manufacturing clients.</p><p>This position offers meaningful exposure to financial reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit support, while still leveraging cost accounting expertise to ensure accurate inventory valuation and COGS reporting. <strong>Apply here or email Jim Meade right away for a confidential discussion about this role.</strong> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with <strong>US GAAP</strong>, including variance analysis and clear explanations for leadership</li><li>Own assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate valuation, proper cutoff, and thorough supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated reporting activities, as applicable</li><li>Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for <strong>external audits</strong>, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls</li></ul><p><strong>Cost & Inventory Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory valuation, cost rollups, and cost of goods sold across manufacturing operations</li><li>Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis and explain financial impacts to accounting and finance leadership</li><li>Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies</li><li>Ensure inventory accounting practices are accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining <strong>accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</strong></li><li>Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process consistency</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting and finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership & Leadership Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a finance and accounting resource to internal stakeholders, responding to questions related to financial results and cost trends</li><li>Support the Controller and senior finance leadership with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and reporting initiatives</li><li>Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to both finance and non‑finance partners</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale systems while ensuring high availability and performance. This role requires expertise in cloud-based platforms and distributed architectures, along with a commitment to secure coding practices and innovative problem-solving. Based in Bowie, Maryland, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge software solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain large-scale, always-on data systems using Kotlin/Java, C#, and JavaScript.<br>• Design and implement distributed systems and high-availability architectures on cloud-based platforms.<br>• Utilize Infrastructure as Code to manage both managed and unmanaged services effectively.<br>• Optimize performance, conduct profiling, and execute tuning for complex systems to ensure efficiency.<br>• Build and maintain large data warehouse systems such as Snowflake or BigQuery.<br>• Implement DevOps practices, including the development and management of CI/CD pipelines.<br>• Ensure adherence to security best practices and secure coding standards across projects.<br>• Engineer software solutions capable of processing and managing extensive volumes of data.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and adapt to new problem spaces.<br>• Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.