Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 120,000.00 - 168,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Data Architecture
FOCUS
Normalization
Collaboration
Data Modeling
Query Optimization
Scalability
Data Engineering
Database Architecture
PostgreSQL
Design Optimization
Performance Tuning
Analytical Skill
Data Warehouse
Database
Caching
Replication
Management
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Communication
Mentorship
Innovation
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET
Job Details
Description
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to take a leading role in optimizing and transforming our data architecture. This position will focus on enhancing performance, scalability, and analytical capabilities within our systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to mentor teams while delivering innovative solutions.
Responsibilities:
Redesign the existing PostgreSQL database architecture to support modern analytical models and improve overall system performance.
Optimize schemas by balancing normalization with denormalization techniques to achieve faster analytical reads.
Implement advanced strategies such as indexing, partitioning, caching, and replication to ensure high-throughput and low-latency data delivery.
Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines to guarantee accurate and timely data availability across distributed systems.
Collaborate with engineering teams to provide guidance on data modeling, query optimization, and architectural best practices.
Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues, ensuring solutions are implemented effectively.
Lead efforts to enhance the reliability and scalability of data infrastructure to support future growth.
Serve as a technical mentor to team members, sharing expertise in database architecture and performance tuning.
Partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior-level data engineering or database architecture roles.
Expert-level proficiency in PostgreSQL, including schema design, optimization, and performance tuning.
Proven track record of transforming complex systems into efficient analytical data warehouses.
Advanced knowledge of database strategies such as indexing, partitioning, caching, and replication.
Hands-on experience designing and managing scalable data pipelines in cloud environments.
Strong skills in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other modern data infrastructure tools.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to mentor and lead teams while driving technical innovation and best practices.
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.
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to take a leading role in optimizing and transforming our data architecture. This position will focus on enhancing performance, scalability, and analytical capabilities within our systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to mentor teams while delivering innovative solutions.
Responsibilities:
Redesign the existing PostgreSQL database architecture to support modern analytical models and improve overall system performance.
Optimize schemas by balancing normalization with denormalization techniques to achieve faster analytical reads.
Implement advanced strategies such as indexing, partitioning, caching, and replication to ensure high-throughput and low-latency data delivery.
Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines to guarantee accurate and timely data availability across distributed systems.
Collaborate with engineering teams to provide guidance on data modeling, query optimization, and architectural best practices.
Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues, ensuring solutions are implemented effectively.
Lead efforts to enhance the reliability and scalability of data infrastructure to support future growth.
Serve as a technical mentor to team members, sharing expertise in database architecture and performance tuning.
Partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior-level data engineering or database architecture roles.
Expert-level proficiency in PostgreSQL, including schema design, optimization, and performance tuning.
Proven track record of transforming complex systems into efficient analytical data warehouses.
Advanced knowledge of database strategies such as indexing, partitioning, caching, and replication.
Hands-on experience designing and managing scalable data pipelines in cloud environments.
Strong skills in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other modern data infrastructure tools.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to mentor and lead teams while driving technical innovation and best practices.
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.
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