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28 results for Software Developer in Reston, VA

Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Since it’s 2026, the Data Engineering landscape in DC has shifted heavily toward <strong>Cloud-Native architectures</strong> and <strong>GenAI-ready pipelines</strong>. Robert Half typically recruits for both their internal corporate teams and their high-end consulting arm (Protiviti).</p><p>Here is a tailored job description based on current 2026 market standards and Robert Half’s specific hiring trends in the District.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Title: Data Engineer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – Downtown DC Office)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Contract-to-Hire</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>As a Data Engineer at Robert Half, you will be the backbone of our data-driven decision-making process. You aren&#39;t just &quot;moving data&quot;; you are architecting the flow of information that powers our localized market analytics and global recruitment engines. In the DC market, this often involves handling high-compliance data environments and integrating cutting-edge AI frameworks into traditional ETL workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions to support data and analytics initiatives. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and engineering solutions to support analytics and integrate new data sources.<br>• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external vendors to evaluate and implement reliable, scalable, and secure technologies.<br>• Create efficient, automated processes to handle repetitive data management tasks.<br>• Conduct targeted data manipulation and analysis across diverse datasets.<br>• Implement advanced security measures within data warehouses and analytics platforms to counter evolving threats.<br>• Document technical processes and solutions to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.<br>• Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure scalability and reliability.<br>• Stay updated on emerging data engineering trends and incorporate them into workflows.
  • 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z
GoLang Developer IV
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 78 - 83 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Golang Developer IV to lead technical initiatives, deliver high‑impact results, and contribute to architectural and platform‑level decisions. This senior‑level role requires deep expertise in Golang, distributed systems, security, Linux internals, and modern cloud‑native development. The ideal candidate is a self‑driven leader, capable of mentoring others, influencing design direction, and developing complex services within large‑scale distributed environments.</p><p>This role requires hands‑on coding, debugging, modernization, and proactive ownership of platform components. Experience with infrastructure tooling, security frameworks, and multi‑cloud environments is essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Leadership &amp; Engineering</p><ul><li>Lead engineering initiatives from concept to delivery</li><li>Drive technical decision‑making and mentor junior developers</li><li>Own end‑to‑end development of Golang‑based services and system components</li><li>Break down business requirements into small, actionable technical tasks</li><li>Set coding best practices, code‑review standards, and quality guidelines</li></ul><p>Core Development Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop new features and backend services in Golang</li><li>Debug, diagnose, and resolve complex software defects</li><li>Reverse‑engineer legacy codebases to evaluate and refactor functionality</li><li>Participate in design sessions, analyzing architectural tradeoffs and solution options</li><li>Maintain strong documentation across solutions, APIs, and workflows</li><li>Build high‑performance components for large‑scale distributed systems</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z
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