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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Battle Creek, MI, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Business Software, Business Systems, Databases, Data Conversion, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Procurement Software, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Services, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Enterprise Software Applications, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Indexer, Microsoft Business Central, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Atlassian Bamboo - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fb7dc52b-4925-4b31-b6de-9a73e8ea431c ## About the Role Hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including query development, database maintenance, performance analysis, indexing, backup and recovery, migrations, and upgrades. Proven ability to support enterprise applications in production environments and troubleshoot issues affecting business-critical operations. Experience designing or maintaining APIs, ETL workflows, web services, and system-to-system integrations across multiple business platforms. Working knowledge of Azure Data Factory, data pipelines, and data movement processes such as SFTP and scheduled interface jobs. Familiarity with reporting and analytics dependencies, including data warehouse concepts, Power BI, and source-to-report reconciliation. Strong root-cause analysis skills with the ability to investigate issues spanning applications, databases, integrations, and infrastructure components. Experience with Microsoft technologies such as Dynamics 365 Business Central, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and related Azure or Power Platform services is strongly preferred. Proficiency with tools and technologies such as Python, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and Azure Pipelines is beneficial., 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 help maintain and improve a mission-driven technology environment that supports essential nonprofit operations in Battle Creek, Michigan. This position blends application support, database engineering, and systems integration work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems across multiple platforms. The role works closely with internal teams and external partners to keep business systems reliable, data accurate, and reporting processes running smoothly., Maintain and resolve issues across core business applications, including Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, procurement tools, workforce systems, and other connected platforms. Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments by monitoring system health, tuning performance, managing security access, and overseeing backup, recovery, upgrade, and capacity planning activities. Build, refine, and troubleshoot SQL queries to support operational needs while identifying and correcting data consistency, accuracy, and reconciliation problems between systems. Develop and support integrations, APIs, ETL processes, Azure Data Factory workflows, scheduled data exchanges, and SFTP-based transfers to ensure dependable movement of information across platforms. 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