Data Engineer

Robert Half
Los Angeles, CA, United States
23 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Airflow Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Big Data Data Architecture Information Engineering Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Systems Data Warehousing Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Performance Tuning
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SQL Databases Cloud Platform System Snowflake Apache Spark Data Lakes Apache Kafka Tools for Reporting Video Streaming Data Pipelines Databricks

Job description

Robert Half is seeking a Data Engineer for an exciting opportunity with a Los Angeles-based organization. This role is ideal for a mid-level professional with 5 to 7 years of experience building modern data solutions and supporting scalable analytics environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with cloud platforms, data pipeline development and performance optimization. Based on general knowledge.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines. Based on general knowledge.

  • Integrate data from multiple sources to support reporting, analytics and business operations. Based on general knowledge.

  • Develop and optimize data models, workflows and warehouse structures. Based on general knowledge.

  • Support cloud-based data platforms and modern data architecture initiatives. Based on general knowledge.

  • Monitor data quality, troubleshoot issues and improve pipeline reliability. Based on general knowledge.

  • Collaborate with analysts, software engineers and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions. Based on general knowledge.

  • Help implement best practices for governance, security and operational efficiency. Based on general knowledge.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 5 to 7 years of experience in data engineering or a related field. Based on general knowledge.

  • Strong skills in SQL and Python. Based on general knowledge.

  • Experience with tools such as dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark and one or more major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Based on general knowledge.

  • Experience with data warehousing, data lakes or lakehouse environments. Based on general knowledge.

  • Knowledge of data modeling, orchestration and performance tuning. Based on general knowledge.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical and business teams. Based on general knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka. Based on general knowledge.

  • Exposure to BI and analytics tools. Based on general knowledge.

  • Experience supporting machine learning or advanced analytics data workflows. Based on general knowledge.

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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.

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