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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Queries, Decision Support Systems, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Tableau (Software), Data Storage Management, Snowflake, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Data Pipelines, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3f4aed21-cca4-42c1-9411-c85e3a636377 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or a related discipline. * Experience within a manufacturing, food production, distribution, or related operational environment. * Strong SQL skills with experience developing and optimizing complex queries. * Hands-on experience with Snowflake and modern cloud-based data platforms. * Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes. * Proficiency with Python, Airflow, PySpark, AWS, Redshift, or comparable technologies. * Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and scalable database design. * Experience supporting business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting platforms. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves) * Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing, food production, supply chain, or distribution operations. * Experience working with modern cloud data architectures and data lake environments. * Knowledge of Agile development methodologies. * Experience optimizing reporting environments and enterprise analytics platforms. * Exposure to advanced analytics, forecasting, or operational reporting initiatives. * Experience mentoring analysts or collaborating closely with analytics teams. * Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and master data management practices. ## Description The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines that support reporting, analytics, and business operations. This role will partner closely with analysts and cross-functional stakeholders to transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing or food production environments and possesses strong expertise in data warehousing, ETL development, cloud technologies, and reporting platforms., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL and ELT data pipelines. * Build and optimize data workflows that consolidate information from multiple business systems. * Partner with business stakeholders and analysts to translate data requirements into technical solutions. * Develop and maintain data models and warehouse structures to support reporting and analytics. * Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data pipelines to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and availability. * Optimize data storage and retrieval processes for performance, scalability, and reliability. * Support business intelligence initiatives by delivering clean, trusted datasets for reporting and dashboards. * Create and maintain technical documentation for data architecture, processes, and workflows. * Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to drive data-driven decision making. * Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and analytics. Additional Details * Work model: On-site for the first 90 days, transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter * Join a team of analytics professionals supporting enterprise reporting and data initiatives * Opportunity to have a direct impact on operational and business performance through data solutions ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)