About the Data Engineer Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading Austin-based client seeking a talented Data Engineer for a contract position. This onsite role in Austin, Texas, is perfect for professionals passionate about building scalable data infrastructure and driving analytics innovation. As a Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing technology and analytics capabilities, ensuring seamless, high-quality data flows across the organization. Working closely with multiple teams, you will focus on data accessibility, performance, and scalability in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. If you thrive on designing robust data pipelines and optimizing complex datasets, this opportunity offers hands-on experience with enterprise tools like AWS Glue, Airflow, and Fivetran. Join Robert Half's network and contribute to cutting-edge projects in the heart of Austin's thriving tech scene.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipeline architectures to support organizational data needs.
• Administer and configure enterprise pipeline orchestration tools such as AWS Glue, Airflow, and Fivetran for optimal performance.
• Build and manage large, complex datasets that align with both technical specifications and business requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline internal processes, automate repetitive tasks, enhance data delivery, and scale data infrastructure efficiently.
• Create comprehensive systems and frameworks for extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from diverse sources, leveraging the most appropriate technologies.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to troubleshoot data-related issues and provide ongoing support for infrastructure needs.
• Ensure all data is protected and properly governed within the environment, adhering to best practices and compliance standards.
• Partner with analytics teams to boost the usability and performance of data systems, fostering data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain processes for data transformation, metadata management, data dependencies, and workload optimization.
• Maintain and evolve the organization’s data model to support future growth and innovation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support team objectives.

Required Qualifications for Data Engineer

To succeed in this Data Engineer contract role, candidates should demonstrate proven expertise in data engineering principles and tools. Essential qualifications include hands-on experience with data pipeline design, ETL processes, and orchestration platforms like AWS Glue, Airflow, and Fivetran. You should excel at managing complex datasets, automating workflows, and scaling infrastructure while ensuring data governance and security. Strong collaboration skills are crucial, as you will work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and optimize systems. Familiarity with data modeling, metadata management, and workload optimization is highly valued. A track record of streamlining processes and enhancing data usability for analytics teams will set you apart. This onsite position in Austin, TX, requires the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented setting. Robert Half seeks candidates ready to hit the ground running on impactful projects.

Why Join Us?

Partnering with Robert Half means accessing premier opportunities with innovative Austin-based clients at the forefront of technology and analytics. This Data Engineer role offers competitive pay at $46/hour, professional development through exposure to advanced tools, and the chance to shape scalable data solutions. Enjoy the perks of working in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem, with collaboration in a supportive environment focused on growth. Robert Half provides unmatched career support, connecting you to top-tier contract positions that advance your expertise in data engineering, AWS, Airflow, ETL, and beyond. Contribute to high-impact projects, automate efficiencies, and elevate data strategies—apply today to elevate your career with Robert Half in Austin, Texas!