Data Engineer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Robert Half, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Description We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a real estate and property organization in Chicago, Illinois on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who can create and improve modern data pipelines, manage core data platforms, and support reliable data delivery across the business. You will work within the Azure ecosystem to develop scalable solutions that connect multiple data sources, strengthen data quality, and enable informed decision-making. Responsibilities: Design, build, and enhance end-to-end data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure Data Factory for production use. Manage and improve the data environment with a strong ownership mindset, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability. Integrate data from varied sources such as APIs, databases, and flat files into structured, usable datasets. Develop data models and schema designs that support reporting, analytics, and downstream business needs. Monitor data quality and implement validation checks, troubleshooting issues through root cause analysis and continuous optimization. Create scalable cloud-based data solutions within Azure that support long-term operational and analytical goals. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business questions into practical data engineering solutions. Contribute to orchestration, automation, and ongoing support of data workflows using modern engineering tools and programming languages. Requirements Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure Data Factory, including building and optimizing pipelines. Proven background working with Azure data services and cloud-based data architecture. Advanced experience with data modeling, complex querying, and performance tuning in enterprise data platforms. Solid programming skills in Python, Java, Scala, or a comparable language used in data engineering. Experience with ETL development, relational databases, and data warehousing concepts. Familiarity with technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka in support of large-scale data processing. Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor in a lean team environment with high accountability. Exposure to Power BI or Tableau, along with the ability to align technical solutions with business needs. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.