Data Engineer

Robert Half
Saint Paul, MN, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Architectural Patterns Build Automation Microsoft Azure Big Data Code Review Continuous Integration Information Engineering Data Governance Data Structures Data Systems Data Vault Modeling
+10 more
DevOps Dimensional Modeling Performance Tuning DataOps Enterprise Data Management Snowflake Data Lineage Data Management Data Delivery Data Pipelines

Job description

We are looking for a senior Data Engineer. This position combines architectural leadership with hands-on development across a modern cloud data ecosystem, with a strong focus on building dependable, scalable, and efficient data solutions. The role will help shape engineering standards, strengthen platform governance, and support high-quality data delivery for enterprise analytics and emerging AI-driven use cases., * Provide technical direction to engineering teams and guide the successful execution of complex data platform initiatives.

  • Create and enhance robust data pipelines and reusable data products that support scalable analytics and reporting needs.
  • Develop and refine cloud-based data solutions using Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, and Azure services.
  • Build automation-first, metadata-driven processing frameworks to improve consistency, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
  • Design curated data structures using established modeling approaches such as Data Vault, Kimball, and dimensional modeling.
  • Improve platform performance through tuning, cost management, and scalability planning across data workloads.
  • Establish and reinforce best practices for data quality, governance, lineage tracking, observability, and CI/CD delivery.
  • Support Azure-based integration, storage, compute, and DevOps capabilities required for reliable end-to-end data operations.
  • Enable data foundations that can support advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and modern analytical architectures.

Requirements

Requirements - 12+ years of experience in data engineering and enterprise data platform design.

  • Advanced hands-on expertise with Snowflake, dbt, and Fivetran in production environments.
  • Strong background working with Microsoft Azure services and DevOps or CI/CD practices.
  • Demonstrated experience building large-scale data models, frameworks, and architecture patterns for enterprise use.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams, conduct code reviews, and define engineering standards.
  • Solid knowledge of data governance, data quality controls, and operational monitoring practices.
  • Experience with data modeling methods such as Data Vault, Kimball, and dimensional modeling.
  • Familiarity with data platforms that support AI/ML, including modern analytics architectures, is preferred. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do., 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.

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About the company

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