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Big Data Engineer Recruitment & Staffing Services

Scale your technical capabilities with top-tier data infrastructure talent through our specialized recruitment solutions. We connect growing startups, enterprise corporations, and private equity portfolio companies with elite data professionals who build resilient architectures. Partner with our experienced search team to secure vetted engineers capable of transforming complex enterprise data systems into scalable business assets.

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Our Big Data Engineering Services

Specialized talent acquisition and staffing solutions delivering high-impact engineering professionals across complex data infrastructure and analytics ecosystems.

Data Engineer Placement

Recruit specialized data engineers to construct, optimize, and maintain high-capacity data pipelines, enterprise architectures, and robust processing platforms designed for complex analytics and reporting requirements.

Platform Engineer Staffing

Secure skilled platform engineers dedicated to building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud developer environments, foundational frameworks, and resilient infrastructure that empower internal engineering workflows.

Cloud Engineer Recruitment

Source experienced cloud engineers to design, deploy, secure, and manage scalable enterprise cloud environments, ensuring high availability, continuous performance, and optimized computational resources.

MLOps Engineer Sourcing

Hire proven MLOps engineers to deploy, monitor, and scale machine learning models while maintaining reliable, continuous integration and deployment pipelines across machine learning production infrastructure.

Data Scientist Placement

Connect with quantitative data scientists who analyze massive datasets, develop advanced predictive models, and generate actionable business intelligence that guides strategic commercial decisions.

DevOps Engineer Staffing

Engage DevOps professionals skilled in automating software delivery, optimizing CI/CD workflows, managing cloud infrastructure, and maintaining robust, scalable systems that accelerate technological deployment.

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Our Structured Data Engineering Recruitment Process

Requirements Alignment and Technical Scoping

We evaluate your tech stack, system requirements, and team dynamics to outline exact candidate qualifications, performance expectations, and organizational cultural alignment before beginning talent sourcing.

Targeted Sourcing and Market Mapping

Technical Vetting and Candidate Qualification

Shortlist Presentation and Hiring Coordination

Delivering Specialized Talent

Proven Search Outcomes

Connecting innovative enterprises and institutions with elite data and infrastructure engineering talent.

"Ikon Search filled a highly critical PR Director position at a hedge fund HQ in NY. We were to demonstrate our expertise in the financial services sector and a deep understanding of the unique skill set required for the role. We ensured that each candidate was not only highly qualified..."

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The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

We combine deep technical search expertise with flexible hiring models to scale your data capabilities.

Executive Search Experience

Our founders bring over twenty-five years of executive search and talent acquisition experience.

Rapid Shortlist Delivery

We typically present pre-vetted, qualified candidates within two to three business days.

Flexible Hiring Models

Engage talent via retained search, full-time permanent, contract, or temp-to-hire solutions.

Rigorous Technical Vetting

Every engineer undergoes thorough candidate interviews, technical assessments, and detailed reference evaluations.

Meet Our Search Leadership

Specialized executive recruiters dedicated to engineering talent acquisition.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hiring models do you offer for big data engineering positions?

We provide diverse hiring models tailored to your operational requirements, including Retained Search for senior technical leaders, Full-time Permanent direct hire, Long or Short-term Contract staffing for rapid project needs, and Temp-to-Hire arrangements that allow teams to evaluate candidate capabilities on the job before making permanent commitments.

How quickly can we expect to review big data engineering candidate profiles?

How are big data engineering candidates vetted prior to client presentation?

Can Ikon Search handle bulk hiring for rapid engineering expansion?

What company stages and industries do you support with engineering recruitment?

Do you recruit for senior data leadership roles such as Directors and CTOs?

What contract staffing solutions are available for temporary data engineering projects?

How does Ikon Search align candidates with company culture and values?

Ready to Build Your Engineering Team?

Speak with our specialized technical recruiters to source vetted big data talent.

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Awards and Recognition

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Executive Search Excellence

Recognized recruitment expertise built upon twenty-five years leadership experience.

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Rapid Turnaround Delivery

Dedicated talent shortlists typically delivered within two to three days.

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Comprehensive Talent Vetting

Rigorous technical reviews and structured reference verification for every candidate.

Connect with Our Technical Search Specialists

Submit your hiring requirements and our recruiting team will contact you promptly to discuss your big data staffing strategy.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.