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Principal Data Engineer

Avon, MN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer to shape and lead a modern enterprise data platform serving multiple business lines. This position will define the architectural direction for a Microsoft Fabric-based environment, guide engineering best practices, and partner closely with data and IT leaders to support long-term growth. The role is ideal for a senior technical expert who combines deep hands-on engineering capability with strong mentorship and platform strategy experience. Responsibilities:• Lead the design and ongoing evolution of a Microsoft Fabric lakehouse environment, establishing a scalable architecture across raw, refined, and curated data layers.• Create and support robust data integration workflows that bring information together from more than 30 enterprise applications and operational platforms.• Set technical standards for data engineering, including coding practices, solution design patterns, documentation, and review processes.• Mentor data engineers through hands-on coaching, collaborative development, and detailed code feedback to strengthen team capability.• Partner with data and IT leadership to align platform architecture with business priorities and future expansion needs.• Develop high-quality data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks such as SQL, Python, Spark, and PySpark within cloud-based data ecosystems.• Evaluate new technologies, architectural approaches, and data platform trends, then provide informed recommendations for adoption.• Support governance and platform reliability by promoting strong lineage, quality, performance, and scalable engineering practices.• Contribute to cross-platform interoperability initiatives, including environments that may involve Databricks, governance tooling, and enterprise data services.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Principal Data Engineer

Des Moines, IA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Position: Principal Data Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent Location: Remote Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. *** Build the data foundation that powers analytics, AI, and enterprise decision-making. We’re hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver a modern, scalable data platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll lead architecture decisions, build production-grade pipelines, and enable secure, multi-tenant data capabilities that support everything from reporting to advanced AI use cases. What You’ll Own • Design and build a modern data platform across ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption • Develop scalable batch and real-time pipelines across diverse data sources (relational, event, document) • Establish data architecture standards, modeling practices, and engineering frameworks • Create secure, multi-tenant data environments with strong governance and access controls • Build data models and serving layers for reporting, self-service analytics, and AI workloads • Evaluate and implement cloud data technologies for performance, cost, and scalability • Partner with engineering and business leaders to align data strategy with company priorities • Guide vendors and external partners while enforcing internal data standards and quality What You Bring • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, including large-scale architecture ownership • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with tools like Spark, Kafka, or similar • Expertise building batch and streaming pipelines in cloud environments (AWS preferred) • Deep knowledge of data modeling for both transactional and analytical systems • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Redshift, or modern data platforms • Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and secure data design • Experience with ETL frameworks, testing, and CI/CD-driven data workflows • Ability to clearly communicate technical strategy and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders Why This Role • Architect and build a next-generation data platform from foundational level • Direct impact on analytics, product insights, and AI capabilities • High ownership, visibility, and influence across engineering and leadership • Opportunity to define standards, tooling, and long-term data strategy If you’re a hands-on data engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms and shaping how data is leveraged across an organization, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead from the front. *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654 or mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Principal Data Engineer

Des Moines, IA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
225000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
Position: Principal Data Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent Location: Remote Salary: $225,000 - 300,000 base plus bonus potential *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. *** Build the data foundation that powers analytics, AI, and enterprise decision-making. We’re hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver a modern, scalable data platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll lead architecture decisions, build production-grade pipelines, and enable secure, multi-tenant data capabilities that support everything from reporting to advanced AI use cases. What You’ll Own • Design and build a modern data platform across ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption • Develop scalable batch and real-time pipelines across diverse data sources (relational, event, document) • Establish data architecture standards, modeling practices, and engineering frameworks • Create secure, multi-tenant data environments with strong governance and access controls • Build data models and serving layers for reporting, self-service analytics, and AI workloads • Evaluate and implement cloud data technologies for performance, cost, and scalability • Partner with engineering and business leaders to align data strategy with company priorities • Guide vendors and external partners while enforcing internal data standards and quality What You Bring • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, including large-scale architecture ownership • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with tools like Spark, Kafka, or similar • Expertise building batch and streaming pipelines in cloud environments (AWS preferred) • Deep knowledge of data modeling for both transactional and analytical systems • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Redshift, or modern data platforms • Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and secure data design • Experience with ETL frameworks, testing, and CI/CD-driven data workflows • Ability to clearly communicate technical strategy and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders Why This Role • Architect and build a next-generation data platform from foundational level • Direct impact on analytics, product insights, and AI capabilities • High ownership, visibility, and influence across engineering and leadership • Opportunity to define standards, tooling, and long-term data strategy If you’re a hands-on data engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms and shaping how data is leveraged across an organization, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead from the front.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Principal Software Engineer

Knoxville, TN
remote
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern AI-driven software solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership across backend services, frontend applications, and intelligent workflow development. The ideal candidate brings deep full-stack expertise, a strong product mindset, and the ability to guide scalable systems from concept through production. Responsibilities:• Lead complete product delivery efforts, from technical planning and architecture through implementation, testing, and long-term support.• Create and refine agentic AI workflows that support business goals and integrate effectively with broader application ecosystems.• Build, enhance, and support scalable server-side applications using Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI, or Node.js frameworks including Express or NestJS.• Develop robust RESTful and GraphQL interfaces that enable reliable communication between platforms, services, and user-facing applications.• Implement and improve React-based frontend features with a focus on usability, responsiveness, and smooth integration with backend systems.• Architect and maintain microservices and distributed application components to support performance, resilience, and future growth.• Improve system efficiency by tuning application behavior, streamlining database interactions, and optimizing cloud infrastructure usage.• Apply strong security standards by implementing access controls, authentication mechanisms, and authorization practices across the platform.• Oversee automated delivery processes and container-based deployments using CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and related engineering tools.• Partner with product, design, and DevOps teams to resolve production issues, maintain cloud-based services, and deliver high-quality software outcomes.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Principal Software Engineer

Edison, NJ
remote
Temporary to Hire
87.0865 - 100.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team in Edison, New Jersey. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of our connected equipment platform while delivering high-quality software solutions. This Contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the modernization of our systems. If you're passionate about scalable systems, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Responsibilities: • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence. • Develop and implement innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges to enhance system performance. • Build robust mobile, front-end, and back-end software components for our connected equipment platform. • Write clean, efficient, and scalable code, ensuring reliability and optimal performance. • Drive the transition from monolithic systems to scalable microservices architectures, modernizing the platform. • Lead efforts in system architecture design, database development, and strategic technical decisions. • Collaborate with Product Managers to define and prioritize features, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Work closely with senior leadership to address critical business needs through technology. • Partner with QA engineers to deliver thoroughly tested and user-focused software solutions. • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, recommending tools and frameworks to improve productivity.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Principal Platform Engineer

Des Moines, IA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
250000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent Location: Remote Salary: $250,000-$300,000 Base + Bonus Potential For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Build the Engineering Platform That Powers Scale, Security, and AI Innovation We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to lead the architecture, automation, and standardization of a modern cloud platform supporting enterprise-scale software delivery, cloud operations, and emerging AI capabilities. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role for a hands-on platform engineering expert who thrives at the intersection of cloud architecture, DevSecOps, developer experience, automation, and reliability engineering. You'll help define how engineering teams build, deploy, secure, and operate software across the organization. What You'll Own • Define and execute a platform engineering strategy that improves developer productivity, consistency, and operational resilience • Architect and scale enterprise-grade CI/CD platforms that accelerate delivery while reducing operational risk • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform with reusable, standardized modules • Embed security throughout the engineering lifecycle through automated guardrails, policy-as-code, secrets management, and governance controls • Advance deployment automation, progressive delivery practices, and rapid recovery capabilities • Build observability strategies across distributed applications, microservices, and cloud-native environments • Strengthen AWS cloud operations through improved IAM, networking, governance, and runtime visibility • Establish engineering standards and platform best practices across multiple development teams and external partners What You'll Bring • 10+ years of Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering experience • Proven success operating and scaling complex production CI/CD ecosystems • Deep hands-on expertise with Terraform and modern Infrastructure as Code practices • Strong background in DevSecOps, security automation, compliance, policy enforcement, and vulnerability management • Experience implementing observability, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence across distributed systems • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, networking, cloud architecture, and platform operations • Strong understanding of software delivery, developer tooling, release management, and operational metrics such as reliability and MTTR • Ability to influence technical direction, establish enterprise standards, and communicate effectively with engineering leadership and executive stakeholders Why This Opportunity • Strategic new role with significant influence on platform and engineering strategy • Opportunity to build and mature a modern, AI-ready cloud platform • Highly visible position partnering with senior engineering and business leaders • Blend of architecture, hands-on engineering, and enterprise-wide technical leadership • Direct impact on scalability, security, developer experience, and operational excellence • Remote opportunity with exceptional compensation and bonus potential If you're a platform engineering leader who enjoys building standardized, scalable, and secure cloud environments while shaping the future of engineering delivery, we'd love to connect.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Principal Platform Engineer

Des Moines, IA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Position: Principal Platform Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent Location: Remote Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. *** Ready to build the backbone of a modern engineering organization? We’re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to architect and scale a next-generation cloud platform powering secure, reliable, and high-velocity software delivery—including support for AI-enabled applications. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you’ll define how engineering operates at scale. What You’ll Own • Lead the design of a scalable, secure platform that standardizes how teams build and deploy software • Build and evolve CI/CD pipelines that are fast, reliable, and production-grade • Develop infrastructure as code (Terraform) with reusable, enterprise-ready modules • Embed security into every layer (DevSecOps, policy-as-code, secrets, governance) • Implement progressive delivery (canary, blue/green) and rapid recovery strategies • Establish end-to-end observability across microservices and distributed systems • Drive AWS cloud architecture, including IAM, networking, and operational visibility • Partner across teams to set standards and elevate engineering maturity What You Bring • 10+ years in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure at a senior or principal level • Proven experience running complex CI/CD environments at scale • Deep expertise with Terraform and cloud-native infrastructure • Strong DevSecOps mindset (security automation, compliance, policy enforcement) • Experience building observability for distributed systems • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, and networking • Ability to influence across teams and drive enterprise-wide standards Why This Role • Build a modern platform from the ground up—not maintain legacy systems • Shape the future of cloud, security, and AI-ready infrastructure • High ownership, visibility, and impact on engineering velocity • Work at the intersection of architecture, automation, and scale If you thrive on solving complex platform challenges and want to define how engineering operates at scale, this is your opportunity. *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654 or mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Principle Engineer

Jacksonville, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
155000 - 195000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our dynamic team in Jacksonville, Florida. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software solutions that meet business needs while ensuring high-quality performance and reliability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative projects. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain software applications using .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and other relevant frameworks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design technical solutions. • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to ensure high performance and scalability. • Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to maintain system stability. • Conduct testing and debugging to ensure functionality meets specifications. • Stay updated with emerging technologies and apply them to improve software development processes. • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and standards. • Create technical documentation to support development processes and user understanding. • Optimize application performance by analyzing and addressing bottlenecks. • Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing software systems.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a client in the metro-Atlanta area seeking a Data Engineer.<ul><li>Develop ETL/ELT pipelines</li><li>Integrate multiple data sources</li><li>Optimize performance</li><li>Build data models</li><li>Manage cloud environments</li><li>Support analytics teams</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Remote, OH
remote
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to support data-focused initiatives with a strong emphasis on controls, process clarity, and technical documentation. This is a Long-term Contract position expected to begin as a 3-4 month engagement at 40 hours per week, with remote work flexibility. The ideal candidate will help strengthen data workflows, improve reliability across engineering processes, and create well-organized documentation that supports ongoing delivery and compliance. Responsibilities:• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that support reliable movement and transformation of information across platforms.• Develop clear technical documentation, data process records, and control-related artifacts to improve transparency and audit readiness.• Use Python, Apache Spark, and ETL frameworks to prepare, cleanse, and transform large datasets for downstream consumption.• Work with Hadoop- and Kafka-based environments to support scalable data processing and streaming or batch integration needs.• Review existing data workflows to identify gaps in controls, consistency, and documentation quality, then recommend practical improvements.• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify data requirements, align engineering deliverables, and support operational continuity.• Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot data issues to maintain dependable processing and accurate outputs.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Dallas, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to develop and optimize enterprise data systems that support analytics and digital solutions. In this role, you will design and implement robust data architectures, ensuring seamless data integration and transformation processes across the organization. Your expertise will drive the creation of reliable pipelines and scalable infrastructure, enabling advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities. Responsibilities: • Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake to support enterprise-level analytics. • Develop and maintain efficient data models tailored for AI, analytics, and operational systems. • Lead Master Data Management initiatives to establish unified and accurate data records across platforms. • Create batch and near-real-time data processing workflows for structured and semi-structured datasets. • Collaborate with AI and software development teams to ensure delivery of high-quality datasets for machine learning. • Define and enforce data architecture standards, ensuring scalability, reliability, and governance. • Troubleshoot and optimize data systems to maintain performance and reliability in complex environments. • Partner with cloud and IT teams to integrate modern data platforms and ensure seamless functionality.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

St. Paul, MN
onsite
Temporary to Hire
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a senior Data Engineer. This position combines architectural leadership with hands-on development across a modern cloud data ecosystem, with a strong focus on building dependable, scalable, and efficient data solutions. The role will help shape engineering standards, strengthen platform governance, and support high-quality data delivery for enterprise analytics and emerging AI-driven use cases. Responsibilities:• Provide technical direction to engineering teams and guide the successful execution of complex data platform initiatives.• Create and enhance robust data pipelines and reusable data products that support scalable analytics and reporting needs.• Develop and refine cloud-based data solutions using Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, and Azure services.• Build automation-first, metadata-driven processing frameworks to improve consistency, maintainability, and operational efficiency.• Design curated data structures using established modeling approaches such as Data Vault, Kimball, and dimensional modeling.• Improve platform performance through tuning, cost management, and scalability planning across data workloads.• Establish and reinforce best practices for data quality, governance, lineage tracking, observability, and CI/CD delivery.• Support Azure-based integration, storage, compute, and DevOps capabilities required for reliable end-to-end data operations.• Enable data foundations that can support advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and modern analytical architectures.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

St. Paul, MN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to jcreate and enhance dependable data platforms that support HR and enterprise analytics, partnering closely with analysts, engineering leads, and business stakeholders on site. The position focuses on building scalable pipelines, strengthening data quality, and enabling trusted insights that improve operational decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities:• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines that integrate information from files, APIs, databases, replicated sources, and streaming inputs.• Build and support modern data environments across warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures to meet analytics and reporting needs.• Partner with business analysts, HR stakeholders, and technical team members to translate data requirements into reliable engineering solutions.• Improve data quality, lineage, and governance by applying metadata-driven practices and implementing controls that increase trust in enterprise datasets.• Lead end-to-end delivery of data engineering initiatives, from solution design and development through testing, deployment, and operational support.• Manage orchestration, scheduling, and monitoring of data workflows to ensure stable performance and timely delivery of critical datasets.• Apply DevOps practices such as version control, automated testing, and CI/CD processes to increase deployment quality and team collaboration.• Use Python, SQL, and cloud-based tools to automate data processing, optimize performance, and support scalable distributed workloads.• Implement data protection measures, including masking, encryption, anonymization, and role-aware access design, especially for sensitive workforce information.• Support curated analytical datasets and reporting solutions by collaborating with downstream users on trusted models and enterprise data products.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Cincinnati, OH
remote
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to support a short-term Contract engagement focused on assessing and strengthening OpenLink security role design for a recently acquired business. This position will play a key role in reviewing current configurations, identifying gaps in segregation of duties, and helping shape a more effective access model. The role is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work depending on experience and project needs. Responsibilities: • Evaluate the existing OpenLink security framework and determine how well current role assignments support appropriate access controls. • Recommend and help design an improved security role structure that aligns with segregation-of-duties expectations across the environment. • Configure and refine OpenLink settings to support a secure, scalable, and well-governed access model. • Partner with project stakeholders to document findings, explain risk areas, and outline practical remediation options. • Support analysis related to the acquired company’s OpenLink setup and identify where adjustments are needed for consistency and control. • Contribute technical expertise during project discussions, providing guidance on role configuration best practices and implementation considerations. • Use data engineering tools and scripting capabilities to assist with analysis, validation, and supporting technical tasks where applicable.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help design and enhance data solutions that support reliable reporting and analytics in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, shaping well-structured warehouse models, and improving the quality and usability of enterprise data assets. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with SQL, Python, AWS technologies, and dimensional modeling principles grounded in the Kimball methodology. Responsibilities: • Build and maintain data pipelines that ingest, transform, and prepare information for downstream analytics and business use. • Design warehouse structures using Kimball-based dimensional modeling practices to support clear, consistent reporting. • Develop and optimize SQL- and Python-driven data workflows with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and maintainability. • Partner with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate data needs into practical engineering solutions. • Create and manage data transformation logic using dbt to improve testing, documentation, and deployment consistency. • Support cloud-based data platforms in an AWS environment and contribute to ongoing improvements in data architecture. • Monitor data quality and troubleshoot pipeline issues to ensure dependable delivery of curated datasets. • Contribute to modern data engineering practices, including tools such as PySpark when needed for larger-scale processing.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to build and enhance reporting and data solutions that help teams make informed business decisions across the organization. This role partners with groups such as asset management, acquisitions, accounting, and HR to translate business needs into scalable dashboards, reliable data pipelines, and actionable insights. Based in Los Angeles, California, the position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical depth with the ability to explain findings clearly to a range of stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Create and refine dashboards, reports, and automated data outputs using tools such as Python, Excel, and Power BI to support operational and strategic reporting needs.• Examine large and varied datasets to uncover meaningful trends, performance indicators, and opportunities for improvement.• Guide and support entry-level BI team members by reviewing work, sharing best practices, and contributing to their career growth.• Partner with stakeholders across multiple business functions to define reporting goals, gather technical requirements, and deliver effective data solutions.• Translate technical concepts and analytical results into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.• Contribute to cross-department initiatives that improve data availability, reporting consistency, and overall usability of business information.• Develop and maintain queries, procedures, and data workflows to support extraction, transformation, and loading activities across reporting environments.• Monitor data quality through validation checks, issue resolution, and routine audits to maintain accuracy and reliability.• Administer BI platforms with attention to performance, access control, and system stability while assisting users with adoption and training. For immediate consideration, apply now and direct message Reid Gormly on LinkedIn
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Princeton, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help build reliable data solutions that support reporting, analytics, and day-to-day business decisions in Princeton, New Jersey. This position focuses on creating scalable data flows, improving platform performance, and organizing data for efficient access across teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in pipeline development, database technologies, and cloud-based data environments. Responsibilities: • Build, enhance, and support scalable ETL workflows that move and transform data from multiple sources into trusted analytical platforms. • Create and refine data models, storage structures, and warehouse solutions to improve accessibility, efficiency, and long-term maintainability. • Monitor data processes to identify issues, strengthen reliability, and maintain high standards for accuracy, consistency, and performance. • Partner with analytics, engineering, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver practical data solutions. • Optimize SQL Server and related data systems to support efficient querying, integration, and operational stability. • Implement and maintain orchestration processes using tools such as Airflow or comparable workflow technologies. • Contribute to cloud-based data infrastructure initiatives across platforms such as Azure and other enterprise cloud environments.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Jacksonville, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida and help shape scalable, enterprise-ready analytics solutions. In this role, you will turn complex business needs into well-structured data models, high-performing pipelines, and actionable reporting assets that support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with modern data platforms, strong technical leadership, and the ability to guide best practices for analytics, governance, and data usability across the organization. Responsibilities: • Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformation workflows using tools such as Python, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and ETL frameworks. • Build and optimize enterprise semantic models that support consistent metrics, reusable analytics assets, and reliable reporting across multiple business areas. • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to convert complex requirements into practical data solutions, dashboards, and analytical datasets. • Develop and support analytics solutions within modern cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Synapse Analytics. • Improve data quality, model performance, and platform reliability through testing, validation, tuning, and adherence to established governance standards. • Provide technical guidance to team members by sharing best practices in data modeling, visualization, and scalable analytics design. • Evaluate and incorporate AI-enabled analytics capabilities and automation opportunities while ensuring outputs align with business needs and quality expectations. • Communicate technical concepts and analytical insights clearly to a range of audiences, including leadership, to support strategic decisions.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Nashville, TN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
55 - 68 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Contract Data Engineer to support our client’s data and analytics initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that enable efficient data ingestion, transformation, and delivery. The ideal candidate has strong experience working with modern data platforms, cloud environments, and large-scale datasets. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL / ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver data from multiple sources.</li><li>Data Architecture: Develop and optimize data models, schemas, and warehouse structures to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence needs.</li><li>Cloud Data Platforms: Work within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP to deploy and manage data solutions.</li><li>Data Warehousing: Design and support enterprise data warehouses using platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or Azure Synapse.</li><li>Big Data Processing: Develop solutions using big data technologies such as Spark, Databricks, Kafka, and Hadoop when required.</li><li>Performance Optimization: Tune queries, pipelines, and storage solutions for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.</li><li>Data Quality & Reliability: Implement monitoring, validation, and alerting processes to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and availability.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.</li><li>Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for pipelines, data flows, and system architecture.</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Woodbury, MN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join an immediate contract opportunity in Woodbury, Minnesota. In this role, you will help advance a customer-focused analytics platform by creating reliable data solutions that support reporting, APIs, and interactive insights. You will work closely with technical and business partners to shape scalable data structures and deliver high-quality information products in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities:• Create and support robust data pipelines that move and prepare information for analytics and downstream applications.• Build transformation workflows using dbt and optimize processing logic with Python, Spark SQL, and PySpark.• Coordinate scheduled and dependency-driven data jobs with Apache Airflow to ensure consistent delivery.• Ingest and manage data within an on-premises environment, maintaining efficiency, quality, and availability.• Develop data services and API-ready outputs so customers can access information through external BI and analytics tools.• Contribute to semantic and visualization layers, including tools such as Cube.dev or similar platforms, to improve analytics usability.• Partner with application and dashboard developers to align data structures with customer-facing reporting needs.• Work with stakeholders across product, business, and engineering teams to define solutions that support platform goals and user expectations.• Apply modern development practices and AI-assisted tools where appropriate to improve productivity and accelerate delivery.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Battle Creek, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help maintain and improve a mission-driven technology environment that supports essential nonprofit operations in Battle Creek, Michigan. This position blends application support, database engineering, and systems integration work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems across multiple platforms. The role works closely with internal teams and external partners to keep business systems reliable, data accurate, and reporting processes running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Maintain and resolve issues across core business applications, including Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, procurement tools, workforce systems, and other connected platforms. • Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments by monitoring system health, tuning performance, managing security access, and overseeing backup, recovery, upgrade, and capacity planning activities. • Build, refine, and troubleshoot SQL queries to support operational needs while identifying and correcting data consistency, accuracy, and reconciliation problems between systems. • Develop and support integrations, APIs, ETL processes, Azure Data Factory workflows, scheduled data exchanges, and SFTP-based transfers to ensure dependable movement of information across platforms. • Investigate reporting and data warehouse issues by resolving failed loads, refresh interruptions, and mismatches between source systems and business intelligence outputs. • Contribute to software rollouts and system enhancements through testing, data conversion support, deployment activities, post-launch issue resolution, and production stabilization efforts. • Partner with software vendors and external service providers to diagnose complex technical challenges and drive incidents through to completion. • Create and maintain clear technical documentation for applications, databases, integrations, and data flows while sharing knowledge with teammates to strengthen team coverage. • Support both strategic engineering work and day-to-day technical tasks within a collaborative IT team, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Nashville, TN
remote
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a collaborative technology team in Nashville, Tennessee, where you will help shape reliable, scalable data solutions that support critical business and healthcare-focused initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who enjoys working across technical and business groups to turn complex needs into well-architected platforms and efficient data workflows. You will contribute in an agile setting, partner with stakeholders across the organization, and play a key role in improving data quality, performance, and delivery. Responsibilities: • Build and enhance scalable data pipelines and modular processing frameworks that strengthen business intelligence and analytics capabilities. • Work with cloud and big data technologies to develop, tune, and support high-volume data platforms for enterprise use. • Convert business goals and functional needs into technical plans, while identifying dependencies, constraints, and delivery risks early in the process. • Produce clean, maintainable code and follow disciplined engineering practices for source control, testing, deployment, and documentation. • Partner with internal teams, leadership, and vendors to define requirements and design solutions that align with operational and strategic objectives. • Improve pipeline reliability, system efficiency, and data processing performance through ongoing evaluation and optimization. • Provide guidance to teammates by sharing practical knowledge of modern data engineering methods, tools, and development standards. • Investigate production issues, resolve technical problems, and help maintain the stability and availability of data systems. • Communicate architectural decisions and implementation details clearly to both technical stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Jacksonville, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to build and enhance scalable data solutions that support analytics and business decision-making in Jacksonville, Florida. This role focuses on designing reliable warehouse structures, developing efficient data pipelines, and improving data quality across enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in modern data engineering practices and is comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver well-governed, high-performing data assets. Responsibilities: • Design and maintain enterprise data warehouse solutions using dimensional modeling techniques that support reporting, analytics, and long-term scalability. • Develop, orchestrate, and optimize ETL and ELT workflows for batch and near real-time data movement using modern pipeline and scheduling tools. • Build robust data architectures across cloud-based platforms while balancing performance, resilience, and cost efficiency. • Troubleshoot pipeline failures, data inconsistencies, and performance bottlenecks, then implement practical fixes that improve reliability and throughput. • Apply governance standards by supporting data quality controls, metadata practices, lineage visibility, and role-based access management. • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate data needs into well-structured solutions and provide clear updates on progress, risks, and delivery timelines. • Create efficient code for data transformation and aggregation using Python and advanced query development techniques. • Integrate data from databases, APIs, streaming platforms, and external sources to support a broad range of analytical use cases. • Mentor team members and contribute ideas that streamline processes, reduce friction, and strengthen engineering best practices.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a fast-paced IT consulting environment in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will design and optimize modern data solutions that support analytics, machine learning, and business decision-making across a variety of client initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in cloud-based data engineering along with a practical, solution-oriented mindset. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys turning complex data challenges into scalable and reliable platforms. Responsibilities: • Build and maintain robust data pipelines that move, transform, and prepare information for reporting, analytics, and operational use. • Design end-to-end data solutions within Azure-based environments, using the right services and frameworks to support performance, reliability, and scale. • Develop engineering workflows with Python and PySpark to process both structured datasets and more complex unstructured sources. • Create and support data architecture components in Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and related platforms to enable efficient data access and delivery. • Implement pipeline orchestration and workflow automation through Databricks tools to streamline recurring data operations. • Support machine learning initiatives by preparing high-quality datasets and building pipelines that feed model development and deployment processes. • Apply sound data management practices to ensure consistency, usability, and governance across data assets. • Work within Azure DevOps-driven delivery environments to contribute to version control, deployment processes, and collaborative engineering practices. • Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives, translate requirements into technical solutions, and deliver strong client-focused outcomes.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Data Engineer

Brookfield, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help shape and expand a cloud-focused data environment that supports analytics, operational reporting, automation, and emerging AI use cases. Based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, this position works across technical and business teams to deliver dependable data solutions that improve access, accuracy, and usability. The role is ideal for someone who thrives on translating complex data needs into scalable engineering outcomes and values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that move and transform information for analytics, reporting, and operational needs. • Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, software developers, and leaders to understand data requirements and turn them into reliable engineering solutions. • Develop and refine data models and platform architecture to support performance, flexibility, and long-term growth. • Implement ETL processes that integrate data from multiple sources while improving consistency, completeness, and accessibility. • Use Python and distributed data technologies such as Apache Spark and Hadoop to process large and complex datasets efficiently. • Support streaming and event-driven data workflows using tools such as Apache Kafka where real-time data delivery is needed. • Monitor data quality, troubleshoot pipeline issues, and optimize workflows to ensure dependable delivery and strong system performance. • Contribute to ongoing enhancements of the data platform by identifying opportunities to improve scalability, automation, and engineering standards.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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