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 financial services organization in Greer, South Carolina on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role focuses on building and enhancing modern data pipelines within a cloud-centered environment, with Snowflake serving as the primary data platform. The ideal candidate will help deliver production-ready solutions, strengthen data reliability, and apply disciplined engineering practices to support scalable, near real-time data processing. Responsibilities: Design, build, and deliver end-to-end data pipelines in Snowflake that support business reporting and data consumption needs. Create new ingestion and transformation workflows while troubleshooting pipeline issues to improve stability and performance. Contribute to a delivery model that balances new development with targeted optimization of existing data assets and workflows. Implement streaming and event-driven ingestion patterns using Kafka to support timely and scalable data movement. Improve observability across the data ecosystem by strengthening monitoring, alerting, and data quality controls. Help simplify legacy data processes by reducing technical debt and modernizing outdated pipeline components. Apply sound software engineering standards, including maintainable code, documentation, and repeatable development practices. Support the advancement of testing and CI/CD processes by helping establish more consistent engineering workflows. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, validation, and technical documentation where appropriate. Requirements Hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines using Snowflake. Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka for streaming or event-based data ingestion. Experience working in cloud-based data environments with a focus on scalable architecture. Familiarity with Azure Databricks and its role within broader data engineering ecosystems. Understanding of data quality, monitoring, and observability practices in production environments. Ability to troubleshoot pipeline failures and resolve performance or reliability issues efficiently. Experience following engineering best practices for version control, testing, and deployment. Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or similar coding support platforms. 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. 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.