• Cloud Data Engineer

    Robert Half Technology (Irvine, CA)


    Description

    We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Data Engineer to join our Full-Time Engagement Professional Division. This mid-to-senior level role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in cloud data platforms and modern ELT frameworks, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex data challenges. You will play a key role in designing and optimizing scalable data solutions that drive business insights and operational efficiency. As an employee of Robert Half, you can build a fulfilling career working on diverse and challenging engagements that leverage your current skills and experiences and help you develop new ones. You can also work with our global consulting firm and learn from industry subject matter experts developing innovative customer solutions.

     

    The compensation package will include Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan, Choice Time Off (CTO), Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, ADD Insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter Benefits, Discount mall, Pet and Legal insurance, and identity theft protection, and paid every hour that you work.

    Requirements

    Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 2-4+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on cloud-based platforms

    + Hands-on experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift

    + Proficiency in dbt (data build tool) and Fivetran

    + Strong understanding of ELT design patterns and cloud-native data engineering

    + Advanced SQL skills with a focus on query optimization and cost management

    + Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD workflows

    + Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

    + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

     

    Preferred Skills

     

    + Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

    + Familiarity with orchestration tools like Airflow or Prefect

    + Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices

    + Experience working in agile development environments

    Responsibilities

    + Architect and implement robust ELT pipelines using dbt and Fivetran

    + Build and maintain scalable data models and transformations in Snowflake, BigQuery, or Amazon Redshift

    + Optimize SQL queries for performance and cost across cloud data warehouses

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality solutions

    + Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring reliability and scalability

    + Apply best practices in cloud data architecture, governance, and ELT design patterns

     

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    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

     

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