<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a <strong>Data Engineer (contract).</strong> In this role, you will support the continued growth of our technology and analytics capabilities. This role will focus on building, enhancing, and maintaining reliable data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring high-quality data flows across the organization. This person will work closely with multiple teams to support data accessibility, performance, and scalability. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipeline architectures.</li><li>Administer and configure enterprise pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., AWS Glue, Airflow, Fivetran).</li><li>Build and manage large, complex datasets to meet both technical and business requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes, automate repetitive tasks, enhance data delivery, and scale data infrastructure.</li><li>Create systems and frameworks for efficient extraction, transformation, and loading of data from diverse sources using appropriate technologies.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot data issues and support ongoing infrastructure needs.</li><li>Ensure data is protected and properly governed within the environment.</li><li>Partner with analytics teams to increase the usability and performance of data systems.</li><li>Develop and maintain processes for data transformation, metadata management, data dependencies, and workload optimization.</li><li>Maintain and evolve the organization’s data model.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<br><br>· Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems to support data warehousing and data lake initiatives.<br><br>· Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into centralized data repositories.<br><br>· Develop and implement integration solutions for seamless data exchange between systems, applications, and platforms.<br><br>· Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and other stakeholders to define and implement data models, schemas, and storage solutions.<br><br>· Ensure data quality, consistency, and security by implementing best practices and monitoring frameworks.<br><br>· Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and systems to ensure high availability and performance.<br><br>· Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in data engineering and integration to recommend improvements and innovations.<br><br>· Document technical designs, processes, and standards for the team and stakeholders.<br><br><br><br>Qualifications:<br><br>· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.<br><br>· Proven experience as a Data Engineer with 5 or more years of experience; or in a similar backend development role.<br><br>· Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.<br><br>· Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend, Informatica, etc.).<br><br>· Extensive knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).<br><br>· Expertise in building and managing enterprise data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery) and data lakes (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake).<br><br>· Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data services.<br><br>· Experience with API integrations and data exchange protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).<br><br>· Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards.<br><br>· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.<br><br>· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.<br><br><br><br>Preferred Qualifications:<br><br>· Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, etc.)<br><br>· Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).<br><br>· Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for supporting downstream analytics.<br><br>· Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
<p><br></p><p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify an <strong>AI Engineer (contract).</strong> In this role, you will be responsible for creating, implementing, and optimizing AI and machine learning solutions that improve engineering, operations, and enterprise workflows. This role serves as a connection point between advanced technology and real-world application, ensuring AI initiatives deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in AI/ML along with experience working in data‑rich, process‑driven environments. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deploy AI/ML models for automation, predictive insights, and generative applications.</li><li>Transform experimental prototypes into scalable, production-ready systems using tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.</li><li>Partner closely with data engineering teams to build reliable data pipelines and scalable architectures.</li><li>Apply ETL processes and big-data technologies to clean, structure, and prepare datasets for modeling.</li><li>Deploy AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure machine learning services, Databricks) and integrate them into existing digital environments.</li><li>Implement MLOps best practices across model lifecycle management, monitoring, and iteration.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, IT, and business operations—to ensure AI solutions align with organizational goals.</li><li>Translate complex AI concepts into clear, accessible explanations for non-technical audiences.</li><li>Ensure all AI systems comply with organizational standards for security, governance, and responsible use.</li><li>Maintain thorough documentation covering model assumptions, architecture, and decision-making processes.</li><li>Stay up to date with emerging AI innovations, including agent-based systems and multimodal models.</li><li>Contribute to internal innovation programs and AI-focused centers of excellence.</li></ul>
We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. In this contract to permanent role, you will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions to meet the dynamic needs of a rapidly growing healthcare organization. Your expertise will contribute to optimizing infrastructure and ensuring seamless scalability to support business operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and implement scalable cloud-based and on-premise network solutions tailored to business requirements.<br>• Manage and execute server migrations, network refreshes, and data/software migration projects.<br>• Oversee the deployment and administration of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environments.<br>• Automate provisioning processes to streamline operations and enhance system efficiency.<br>• Develop and evaluate innovative solutions to address evolving business needs while maintaining infrastructure reliability.<br>• Ensure optimal functionality and security of Active Directory, SharePoint, and VMware systems.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Voice Over IP (VOIP) solutions into the IT ecosystem.<br>• Conduct regular assessments of cloud services and databases to identify opportunities for performance improvement.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to cloud computing and enterprise systems.<br>• Provide technical guidance and training to IT staff to enhance team capabilities.
<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a <strong>Security Engineer (contract).</strong> In this role, you will play a critical part in building, implementing, and maintaining the core security controls that safeguard our cloud platform, internal systems, and end users. You will help strengthen the security posture of a large-scale SaaS environment by developing secure, resilient, and scalable security solutions. As a Security Engineer II, you’ll partner closely with engineering, IT, security operations, and governance teams to apply strong security practices across a modern cloud ecosystem. Your background in cloud security, automation, and foundational security concepts will enable you to design and operate automated controls throughout the environment. This position offers the opportunity to broaden your expertise and directly contribute to protecting millions of users. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Configure, maintain, and enhance identity and access guardrails across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and enterprise identity systems (e.g., Okta).</li><li>Develop and support automated processes for asset visibility, inventory management, and SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation.</li><li>Assist in implementing data protection technologies, including encryption, secrets management, and key lifecycle operations.</li><li>Help define secure configurations for containerized workloads (Kubernetes, EKS) and infrastructure-as-code workflows (Terraform).</li><li>Work with engineering and product teams to validate and document system resilience strategies.</li><li>Support compliance and audit activities by collecting evidence and explaining security controls when needed.</li><li>Monitor, investigate, and respond to alerts from security tools and platforms; assist in driving remediation efforts.</li><li>Participate in the evaluation and testing of emerging security solutions and technologies.</li><li>Join the on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as required.</li></ul>
<p><strong>QA Engineer</strong></p><p>Austin, TX | Hybrid | Contract-to-Hire</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a healthcare client to hire a QA Engineer with 2+ years of experience to support quality assurance efforts across applications. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, high‑quality software releases. The ideal candidate has experience testing Microsoft‑based applications, understands both manual and automated testing practices, and can clearly communicate issues and risks to technical and non‑technical audiences.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web and/or desktop applications.</li><li>Perform manual and automated testing across functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).</li><li>Test applications built on Microsoft technologies such as .NET / .NET Core, SQL Server, Azure‑hosted applications and services.</li><li>Identify, document, and track defects using test management and ticketing tools. </li><li>Partner closely with developers and product teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes.</li><li>Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness discussions.</li><li>Validate data accuracy, workflows, and business rules through backend and UI testing.</li><li>Support UAT efforts and assist business users during testing cycles.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation.</li></ul>
Identifies, implements, maintains, and monitors risk-informed, standards-based, effective, and efficient security controls within a hybrid multi-cloud technology environment.<br><br>Supports continuous integration and continuous development pipelines and processes that automatically build, test, and deploy infrastructure and containerized applications to ensure appropriate security checks are included automatically or manually. Reviews software releases and infrastructure changes for security vulnerabilities and risks prior to approval.<br><br>Supports enterprise software development and cloud infrastructure projects and production applications that store, process, and transmit regulated data to ensure controls meet or exceed standards.<br><br>Manages vulnerabilities and security testing for on premise and cloud-hosted applications and tracks issues to remediation.<br><br>Supports audit and compliance efforts to ensure applications, infrastructure, and integrations meet applicable compliance and contractual standards.<br><br>Identifies, recommends, and tests technical security standards and guidelines for software development, DevOps, and release management to ensure that all delivered solutions and architecture adhere to industry best-practices for availability, confidentiality, and integrity.<br><br>Partners with internal and external development teams and other stakeholders to improve security and operational monitoring for cloud hosted workloads.<br><br>Develops and tests incident response plans to prepare for, respond to, and recover from security incidents and operational issues as part of an incident response team.<br><br>Supports efforts to provide for a secure integrated development environment for external and internal software and release management pipelines.<br><br>Builds and tracks performance indicators and metrics to inform security control monitoring in cloud environments.<br><br>Performs all other duties as assigned.<br><br>Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer or Software Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited four year college or university required. Master’s Degree preferred.<br><br>AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer Professional certification required.<br><br>AWS Security Specialty certification highly desired.<br><br>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) highly desired.<br><br>Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) desired.<br><br>GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) certification highly desired. Must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.<br><br>Minimum eight (8) years of extensive security engineering experience, including architectural design using AWS best practices and industry standards.<br><br>Experience implementing and managing tools for security, availability, and compliance monitoring in a cloud environment which includes collecting data, parsing log files, capturing network traffic, setting alert thresholds, and notifying stakeholders.
<p><strong>Senior Network Engineer</strong></p><p>On-site | Austin, TX | 6 Month Contract</p><p><br></p><p>Our growing client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the construction of their new data center and two office buildings. The ideal applicant will have experience and exposure supporting network architecture for these projects, have the ability to work independently, and also serve as a mentor to the other Network Engineers on-site.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Design and implement enterprise-level network solutions using Juniper technologies.</p><p>• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls to enhance network security.</p><p>• Develop detailed documentation for network designs and solutions, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with a team of senior and entry-level engineers to complete projects and address evolving priorities.</p><p>• Lead the design and deployment of core switches for laboratory environments.</p><p>• Analyze and segment lab devices to ensure efficient and secure network operations.</p><p>• Plan and execute site expansion projects, including network infrastructure design.</p><p>• Manage AWS networking tasks, including Direct Connect integration, and contribute to the migration of systems to cloud environments.</p><p>• Work closely with server and Wi-Fi teams to maintain seamless operational functionality.</p>
<p><strong>M365 Platform Engineer</strong></p><p>Austin, TX | Hybrid | Contract-to-Hire</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with an Austin-based client to hire a Microsoft 365 Platform Engineer. You'll be responsible for oversight of an enterprise M365 environment with expert-level skills in Exchange (on-prem and cloud). This is a hands-on, mid-to-senior level role for someone who thrives in evolving environments, challenges the status quo, and can turn strategy into execution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own and support the Exchange environment, including distribution lists and mail flow management, hybrid Exchange administration, and optimize multiple spam filtering solutions.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex email delivery, security, and performance issues. </li><li>Ensure stability, reliability, and security of messaging services. </li><li>Partner with infrastructure, security, and end-user support teams to resolve issues efficiently.</li><li>Assist with developing roadmaps, governance, processes, and policies aligning to business and IT strategy.</li><li>Lead and contribute to the re-architecture of the Exchange/mail platform.</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify, modernize, and improve the M365 environment. </li><li>Document architectural decisions and communicate impact to technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul>
We are looking for a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our core systems and data center infrastructure, ensuring reliability and high availability. This role requires expertise in server integration, disaster recovery planning, and automation processes to support efficient operations and business continuity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer physical and virtual servers across Linux, Windows, and other platforms to ensure seamless integration and functionality.<br>• Oversee data center operations, focusing on high availability and optimizing system performance for critical transactions.<br>• Implement and test automation solutions to meet evolving business requirements using advanced tools and platforms.<br>• Coordinate disaster recovery efforts, including failover processes and root cause analysis to enhance infrastructure resilience.<br>• Collaborate with outsourced resources and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and adherence to best practices.<br>• Evaluate, document, and refine operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability.<br>• Support batch job scheduling and business process automation to streamline workflows.<br>• Act as a Tier-level resource for troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues.<br>• Drive continuous improvements by analyzing system performance and implementing necessary enhancements.<br>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and system standards across all environments.
<p><strong>Project Manager - Infrastructure</strong></p><p>On-site | Austin, TX | Contract</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a specialty in new building design. You will serve as the lesion between stakeholders, executive management, network engineers, vendors, and other cross-functional team members to ensure project efficiency and delivery. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle, from inception through operational readiness. This includes managing timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams, to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. </p><p>• Create clear, detailed documentation to articulate solutions and designs for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p><p>• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success and compliance with safety and operational standards.</p><p>• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding project status, challenges, and milestones. </p><p>• Deliver results with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, you will work on designing, developing, and maintaining applications within a healthcare environment. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term employment, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, develop, and implement software solutions to meet business requirements, focusing on front-end UI web applications and .NET technologies.<br>• Conduct thorough debugging and analysis to identify and resolve system issues effectively.<br>• Collaborate with users to understand their needs and propose tailored solutions.<br>• Perform complex coding tasks and ensure accuracy through rigorous testing procedures.<br>• Document program development, changes, and enhancements, including test results and operational procedures.<br>• Provide technical consultation to user departments and support Information Systems personnel through training and assistance.<br>• Validate production schedules and ensure system reliability for assigned applications.<br>• Communicate project status and system problem resolution updates to management.<br>• Participate as a project team member, contributing to successful outcomes under the guidance of project leaders.<br>• Assume on-call technical responsibility for production systems as needed.
We are looking for an experienced IT Specialist to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems, networks, and servers to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to hardware, software, and network systems.<br>• Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, operating systems, and applications.<br>• Manage and monitor servers, networks, and hyper-converged clusters to ensure optimal performance.<br>• Set up and maintain user accounts and directory permissions.<br>• Implement and manage firewalls, port security, and network switches.<br>• Conduct regular system updates and ensure the security of IT infrastructure.<br>• Collaborate with team members and vendors to resolve technical challenges efficiently.<br>• Support the configuration and operation of Microsoft Office 365 and other organizational software.<br>• Manage and maintain virtual desktop environments and Citrix technologies.<br>• Perform preventative maintenance and handle emergency repairs as needed.
