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Robert Half

Data Engineer

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What they do

A Data Engineer designs, builds and manages the information or big data infrastructure. Develops the architecture that helps analyze and process data in the way the organization needs it. Makes sure those systems are performing smoothly.

$116,839 / year median in Massachusetts

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a hybrid team in Massachusetts in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role focuses on designing dependable data solutions that support reporting, analytics, and broader business needs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with modern cloud data platforms and enjoys improving data flow, structure, and performance across production environments.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and enhance scalable data pipelines that support reliable movement and transformation of enterprise data.
  • Create and refine Snowflake data models to ensure efficient storage, accessibility, and performance for downstream use.
  • Bring new internal and external data sources into existing workflows while maintaining consistency and integrity across systems.
  • Track pipeline health, investigate processing issues, and resolve data anomalies to keep production operations stable.
  • Strengthen data workflows through automation, process optimization, and improved operational efficiency.
  • Work closely with analysts, architects, software engineers, and business partners to deliver dependable data solutions aligned with organizational goals.
  • Produce clear technical documentation covering pipeline logic, data processes, and engineering standards.
  • Apply data quality checks, validation methods, and error-handling practices to support trustworthy and governed datasets.