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Data Engineer Staffing

Data engineer staffing is crucial for your organization to collect, organize, protect, and maximize the value of data. These next-generation skills are essential for future success. 

Hunter connects you with data engineers, ETL developers, and other specialists who streamline and strengthen data processes. With 20+ years of staffing experience and a network of 1.2 million candidates, we deliver the talent  you need to stay competitive.

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Make Smarter Hires With a Data Engineer Recruitment Agency

Hunter is a trusted partner for data engineering staffing because we shorten hiring timelines, improve retention, and give you access to quiet-search candidates you won’t find on job boards. By working with a recruiter who listens to your hiring challenges and goals, you can make smarter hires for your data engineering team. 

Need to meet strict data storage and compliance standards? Our data warehouse engineers can help you strengthen governance and security. Want to streamline data flows? We’ll connect you with skilled ETL developers who make complex processes simple and efficient.

Types of Data Engineering Roles We Place

Our recruiters specialize in staffing data engineering talent, including:

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  • Big Data Engineer
  • ETL Developer
  • Data Pipeline Engineer
  • Data Warehouse Engineer
  • Real-Time Streaming Engineer (Kafka/Spark Streaming)
  • Pipeline Engineers
  • Cloud Data Engineers
  • Machine Learning Engineers 

Hunter Makes Hiring Simple

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    Submit Talent Request

    Get in touch to tell us about your open data engineering roles. We’ll listen closely to your needs.

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    Connect with Candidates

    We screen applicants and present only the most qualified from our 1.2M+ candidate network.

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    Welcome Your New Hire

    Let us handle the interviews, offers, and onboarding so your new hire can make an immediate impact.

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Why Companies Choose Hunter for Data Engineering Staffing

Access to high-quality candidates – Includes 70% passive professionals you will not find on job boards.

Faster time-to-hire – Average 41 days from request to placement.

Better retention – 96% of placements stay 3+ years.

Flexible solutions – Permanent, contract, and project-based staffing.

Risk free – Guaranteed contingent search. Pay only when we deliver.

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Hunter Accelerates Hiring for Growing Insurance Company

Faced with rapid growth and delays from prior staffing partners, an insurance company partnered with Hunter to secure top IT talent:

3-4

weeks average time-to-hire

2-3

candidates submitted per role

 

Delivered

high-demand roles, including AWS Developers, Systems Engineers, and IT Applications Programmers

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Our Solutions

Hunter quickly fills your team with the right data professionals to power your business. 

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    Direct Hire

    Fill permanent positions with top talent ready to make an impact.

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    Temporary Staffing

    Add skilled professionals for short-term projects or peak workloads.

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    Executive Search

    Secure leaders who can guide strategy and deliver results.

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    Statement of Work

    Keep projects on track with structured, outcome-focused support.

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    Managed Service Provider (MSP)

    Simplify and optimize contingent workforce management.

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    Payrolling

    Streamline onboarding, payroll, and benefits for employees.

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Hunter Advantage

  • 1.2 million in our applicant pool
  • Over 15k placements
  • Rooted in connection
  • Based in the USA
100%

of tech candidates

go through Hunter’s two-step quality screening process for technical skills

41 days

Average time to fill

from the time a job is posted until a candidate is placed into the role.

96%

of technology placements

made by Hunter remains with their employer for 3+ years.

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Success Stories

“Hunter understands our company culture and values, and this feels like they are an extension of our Talent Acquisition team. They know our roles, and what we are looking for when it comes to capabilities and experience. This understanding enables them to assess talent upfront and send us candidates that are more likely to advance through our recruiting process and likely be hired.”

Kylie J., Senior Recruiter, Manufacturing Client

“I’ve really appreciated Hunter’s communication style and professionalism. They are very responsive and take a team approach in tackling these positions. They have been able to uncover quite a bit of talent for us in what is a very difficult market combined with some difficult positions with which to land talent.”

Justin Cole, Recruiting Consultant, Insurance Client

“Hunter has been an amazing partner to work with! They work very well working with an MSP as far as following policies and providing quality candidates. We have never had any issues with Hunter as a supplier partner. They excel in partnership, efficiency and quality of candidate submittals.”

Amy Johnson, Advisory Consultant, Manufacturing Client

“Hunter is always so responsive and a great business partner. Their pipeline is very strong and deep, with a diverse mix of candidates. Always a pleasure to work with.”

Tricia Lagorga, Talent Acquisition Manager, Pharmaceutical Client

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Data Engineering Staffing FAQs

What is data engineering staffing?

Data engineering staffing is the process of screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding talent that can manage the collection, use, transfer, analysis, and disposal of data. Attracting engineers can be highly competitive, so finding the right talent requires a strategic approach.

Why do companies work with a data engineering staffing agency?

Staffing for data engineering roles can be high-stakes because of the sensitive nature of data, so many companies feel more comfortable outsourcing it to recruiting experts to make sure they find the right candidate for the role. Working with a staffing agency can also save time and lead to better hiring outcomes long-term. 

How long does it take to hire a data engineer?

On average, most data engineering roles are filled within 4–6 weeks. With Hunter, placements often happen faster, thanks to our deep candidate pool and savvy recruiters.

What are the most in-demand data engineering roles?

The most common requests for data engineering professionals include big data engineers, data warehouse engineers, and ETL developers. However, there are a range of in-demand technology roles that are hard to fill independently. 

 

What should I look for in a data engineering recruitment agency?

When recruiting data engineers, you should look for an agency that understands the responsibilities of the job, can screen and introduce you to qualified candidates right away, and treats your hiring needs as a priority.

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