Data Engineer

Robert Half • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • $140k - $175k / year • 1d ago

Data Engineer (Hybrid, Los Angeles)

Location: Los Angeles, California

Compensation: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

Work Environment: Hybrid, with onsite requirements

Are you passionate about crafting highly-scalable and performant data systems? Do you have expertise in Azure Databricks, Spark SQL, and real-time data pipelines? We are searching for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our team in Los Angeles. You'll work in a hybrid environment that combines onsite collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement data pipelines and ETL workflows using cutting-edge Azure technologies (e.g., Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Synapse Pipelines).
Manage and optimize big data processes, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and data accuracy.
Build and work with real-time data pipelines leveraging technologies such as Kafka, Event Hubs, and Spark Streaming.
Apply advanced skills in Python and Spark SQL to build data solutions for analytics and machine learning.
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to implement impactful dashboards using Power BI.
Architect and support the seamless integration of diverse data sources into a central platform for analytics, reporting, and model serving via ML Flow.

Required Technical Skills:

Azure Databricks expertise, including ML Flow/model serving.
Proficiency in Azure Synapse Analytics and Synapse Pipelines.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Python and Spark SQL.
Practical experience with Power BI for designing and deploying dashboards.
Familiarity with real-time data pipelines such as Kafka, Event Hubs, and Spark Streaming (preferred but not mandatory).

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of dedicated data engineering experience, with a focus on big data and cloud analytics.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong ability to troubleshoot and optimize systems.
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across teams to deliver timely projects.

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $140K - $175K.
Hybrid work flexibility, combining the best of onsite collaboration and remote productivity.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Industry perks and discounts.
Paid time off and generous holiday schedule.

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