Data Engineer - Join Robert Half's Innovative Data Team in Los Angeles

Robert Half is thrilled to partner with a dynamic organization in West Los Angeles seeking a talented Data Engineer to join its rapidly expanding data team. This entry-to-mid-level role is ideal for ambitious professionals early in their data engineering careers who are passionate about leveraging modern data stacks, cloud technologies, and cutting-edge analytics to drive business success. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, California, this position offers the chance to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while building a foundation for long-term growth in data engineering.

With a competitive salary range of $100,000–$130,000 plus a 5% bonus (flexible for exceptional candidates), this role provides not just compensation but an opportunity to work on the full data lifecycle. From ingesting raw data to transforming it into actionable insights, you'll play a pivotal role in developing pipelines, reporting tools, and analytics infrastructure that empower teams across the business. Dive into Python, SQL, ETL solutions, cloud platforms like GCP, and visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI, as you help evolve next-generation data systems for large-scale digital operations.

About the Role

In this exciting Data Engineer position at our Los Angeles office, you'll support end-to-end data workflows, ensuring data is reliable, scalable, and optimized for analytics. This is more than a job—it's a launchpad for your career in one of the most in-demand fields. Work alongside product managers, analysts, and engineers in a supportive culture that values innovation and teamwork. Whether you're optimizing pipelines for resilience or contributing to real-time streaming (a plus for advanced candidates), you'll make tangible impacts on business outcomes. Perfect for those searching for Data Engineer jobs in Los Angeles or cloud data engineering roles in California, this position emphasizes hands-on experience with modern tools in a hybrid or on-site setup in West LA.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer, your day-to-day will involve a mix of technical building, collaboration, and optimization. Key duties include:

• Building, maintaining, and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines using industry-leading tools like Talend, SSIS, or Informatica to handle complex data transformations efficiently.
• Hands-on work with cloud platforms—GCP preferred, but experience with AWS, Azure, or others is valued—to design and support scalable data workflows.
• Developing intuitive reports and interactive dashboards with visualization tools including Looker, Tableau, Power BI, and more, turning raw data into compelling stories.
• Collaborating closely with product, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver clean, reliable datasets and actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Owning data issues from end-to-end: collection, extraction, cleaning, validation, and resolution to ensure data quality at every stage.
• Supporting data architecture initiatives, enhancing pipeline resilience, and performing performance tuning for high-volume data environments.
• Assisting in maintaining and scaling datasets, data models, and analytics environments to meet growing business demands.
• Contributing to emerging real-time streaming projects, leveraging tools like Kafka or Flink for cutting-edge data processing (highly desirable).

These responsibilities will keep you engaged with the latest in data engineering trends, making this role a standout among Robert Half Data Engineer careers.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role, bring the following expertise and mindset:

• Early-career experience in data engineering or related fields, with a focus on building and maintaining data pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, querying, and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools such as Talend, SSIS, Informatica, or open-source alternatives like Apache Airflow.
• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure welcome) for data storage, processing, and orchestration.
• Proficiency in data visualization and BI tools like Looker, Tableau, or Power BI to create user-friendly dashboards.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and solve data-related challenges independently.
• Familiarity with data modeling, warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery), and pipeline optimization techniques.
• Bonus: Exposure to real-time data streaming, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), or CI/CD for data workflows.

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience is highly valued. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and excited about data engineering in Los Angeles, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us

Joining Robert Half's partner in West Los Angeles means more than a paycheck—it's entry into a vibrant ecosystem of innovation. Enjoy a competitive $100K–$130K salary + 5% bonus, flexible for top talent, alongside perks like professional development, collaborative culture, and exposure to enterprise-scale projects. Be part of a growing team shaping the future of data-driven decisions in digital operations. With Los Angeles' thriving tech scene, this role positions you for advancement in cloud data engineering, analytics, and beyond. Apply now for this full-time Data Engineer opportunity and elevate your career with Robert Half.

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