Data Developer

Robert Half Technology is looking for a Data Developer for a local Public Safety client based in Kent, Washington! This position is primarily remote but can be worked hybrid if local to the office site. This is a 4–6-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday (4 – 10-hour days) OR Monday-Friday (8-5pm)

You'll work closely with the Data Engineer and applications team to reverse-engineer internal web-based applications and migrate data to Snowflake. Strong documentation skills are essential as much of the documentation will be created from scratch.

Key Responsibilities:

• ETL Development: Design, build, and maintain ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into databases or data warehouses.
• Web Application Development: Develop and maintain web-based applications to support data workflows, using both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end technologies (Python, PHP, or similar).
• Cloud Data Integration: Collaborate on projects involving cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and support the migration of data to Snowflake.
• Data Quality: Ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency across systems, implementing necessary troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Data Visualization: Support data modeling and reporting using tools like Tableau and Power BI, building user-friendly interfaces for data access and visualization.
• API Development: Assist in developing and maintaining APIs to enable smooth data exchanges between internal systems and external applications.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for ETL processes, web applications, and data workflows from scratch.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that meet business needs, ensuring proper communication and documentation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or web development.
• Proficiency in web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end technologies like Python or PHP.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Expertise in data migration through Snowflake.
• Experience with data pipeline tools and ETL processes.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to create detailed technical documentation from scratch.
• Experience working in a DBA or Data Engineer capacity is highly desirable.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with Domo or experience working as a Data Architect.
• Cloud platforms knowledge such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.

Soft Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, especially related to documentation.
• Strong time management and multitasking capabilities.