About the Data Engineer Role at Robert Half

Join Robert Half's dynamic technology team as a Data Engineer in beautiful New Braunfels, Texas. This full-time position offers a competitive salary around $100,000 annually, depending on experience, and is perfect for seasoned professionals passionate about building scalable data infrastructure. As a leading talent solutions and business consulting firm, Robert Half is seeking innovative Data Engineers to drive data warehousing, data lake initiatives, and seamless integration solutions. Located in the heart of Texas Hill Country, this role combines cutting-edge technology with a vibrant community atmosphere, providing the ideal backdrop for career advancement in data engineering.

In this critical role, you'll design robust backend systems, optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensure enterprise-grade data quality. With New Braunfels' growing tech scene and proximity to Austin's innovation hub, you'll contribute to transformative projects that leverage cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Robert Half values work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and professional growth opportunities. If you have 5+ years in data engineering with expertise in Python, SQL, Snowflake, and Airflow, this is your chance to elevate your career while enjoying Texas hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Building Scalable Data Infrastructure

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems to support data warehousing and data lake initiatives. This includes architecting solutions that handle massive data volumes efficiently, ensuring systems scale with business growth. You'll work with modern data lakes on AWS S3 or Azure Data Lake, optimizing for performance and cost.

ETL/ELT Optimization and Integration

Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes using tools like Apache Airflow, Talend, or Informatica to extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources into centralized repositories. Develop integration solutions for seamless data exchange via APIs (REST, SOAP), supporting real-time and batch processing across systems and platforms.

Collaboration and Data Governance

Collaborate closely with data architects, analysts, and stakeholders to define data models, schemas, and storage solutions. Implement best practices for data quality, consistency, and security, including monitoring frameworks and compliance standards. Troubleshoot pipelines to maintain high availability and performance.

Innovation and Documentation

Stay ahead of emerging trends in data engineering, big data (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka), and recommend improvements. Thoroughly document technical designs, processes, and standards to empower the team and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven 5+ years as a Data Engineer or similar backend role.

Technical Expertise

Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala. Hands-on with ETL/ELT tools, relational/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), and cloud services. Familiarity with APIs, data governance, and DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes).

Soft Skills

Analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, excellent communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications (AWS Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer), big data tech, data visualization (Tableau, Power BI).

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half offers more than a job—it's a career launchpad. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, health coverage, PTO, and certification support. Thrive in a collaborative environment with growth opportunities in New Braunfels, TX. Be part of a firm renowned for technology staffing excellence, contributing to client success through innovative data solutions. Apply now and transform data into business value!