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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Southborough, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Server, Raw Data, Power BI, Data Streaming, Data Ingestion, Microsoft Fabric, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e8acc579-c292-47e3-8293-b322d0a85ff3

## About the Role

Proven experience delivering enterprise-level data engineering solutions with a strong focus on ETL, data ingestion, and transformation.
Advanced hands-on expertise with Power BI, including data modeling, dashboard development, and visualization best practices.
Strong background in building and maintaining data pipelines, data flows, and integrated reporting architectures.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric and medallion architecture in modern data environments.
Solid knowledge of data integration, aggregation, abstraction, mapping, and overall data management principles.
Proficiency in database development and SQL Server development for supporting analytics and reporting solutions.
Ability to work independently, investigate issues thoroughly, and develop practical solutions in loosely structured environments., 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.

## Description

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a long-term, 100% remote contract opportunity. This role will focus on strengthening and modernizing the organization's reporting environment by improving how data is collected, connected, transformed, and presented through Power BI. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience building enterprise-grade data solutions and will be comfortable working independently in an environment that values initiative, problem-solving, and practical execution.

Responsibilities:

Design and enhance data pipelines that move information reliably across systems and support accurate business reporting.

Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources so platforms communicate effectively and deliver consistent outputs.

Refine and elevate existing Power BI solutions by improving data models, report performance, usability, and visualization quality.

Establish automated data refresh schedules and workflow orchestration to support timely and dependable reporting operations.

Build scalable transformation processes that prepare raw data for downstream analytics, dashboards, and operational insights.

Connect and manage end-to-end data flows to ensure information is routed to the proper destinations with strong data integrity.

Apply enterprise data engineering practices, including medallion architecture and Microsoft Fabric capabilities, to support a sustainable analytics framework.

Partner with stakeholders to identify gaps, propose effective solutions, and implement improvements with minimal oversight in a fast-moving environmen


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