Description Job Summary: As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in building a Unified Data Platform that empowers our clients with advanced analytics and business intelligence. You will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, data lakes, and platforms using cutting-edge technologies like Spark, Kafka, AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes to tackle large-scale data challenges. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure data quality, reliability, and usability to support data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities: + Build automated pipelines to extract and process data from legacy systems, primarily using SQL Server and AWS Glue. + Implement business logic on modern data platforms (AWS Glue, Databricks, Azure) using best practices. + Create vector databases, data marts, and design data models to support business needs. + Optimize and monitor the performance, reliability, and security of data systems. + Integrate and transform data from structured, unstructured, streaming, and batch sources. + Develop and maintain data quality checks, tests, and comprehensive documentation. + Support data analysis and visualization efforts using tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau, and Quicksight. + Stay informed on new data technologies and trends to continuously improve our data platforms. Requirements Qualifications and Skills: + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. + 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role (DBA experience is a plus). + Proficiency with big data frameworks and tools like Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and Hive. + Expert knowledge of SQL, including query optimization, schema design, DDL, and stored procedures. + Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or Java). + Experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and orchestration tools (Airflow). + Hands-on experience with modern ETL/ELT systems and data platforms (AWS Glue, Databricks, Snowflake, Elastic, Azure Cognitive Search). + Experience deploying data infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). + Strong understanding of data governance, data security, and data quality principles. + Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .