Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,568
Employers: 2,019

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $125,868Across 803 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.65Across 467 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 12%561 listings
Hybrid: 6%287 listings
On-site: 8%343 listings

Not specified: 74% (3,377 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (295), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (74), Insight Global (67).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Data Engineer II - Databricks Platform
Travelers Insurance Company
Hartford, CT
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Senior Data Engineer (Databricks, Snowflake, ETL)
Travelers Insurance Company
Hartford, CT
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Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Hartford, CT
The Senior Data Engineer Designs, builds, and maintains data processing architectures and solutions enabling the efficient conversion of structured and unstructured data to insights at…
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Data Engineer - People Analytics
CVS Health
Hartford, CT
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Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Hartford, CT
- $65 to $80 USD / hour
Our client seeks a Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer to support enterprise data modernization, cloud migration, analytics, and integration initiatives. The role involve
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Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Hartford, CT
- $65 to $75 USD / hour
Our client seeks an Azure Data Engineer to modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse
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Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Hartford, CT
- $75 to $85 USD / hour
As a Senior Azure Data Engineer, you will help modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse and IBM DataS
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Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Hartford, CT
- $60 to $70 USD / hour
Our client seeks a data engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and own systems, processes, and the tech stack across the SDLC. The role focuses on building and optimizing…
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Data Engineer
Ryde Technologies, LLC
Crystal City, VA
We are seeking a Data Engineer to support our Federal Government Customer with delivering secure, cloud-based mission systems. The Engineer will contribute to the end-to-end technical…
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Senior Data Engineer
Ryde Technologies, LLC
Crystal City, VA
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support our Federal Government Customer with delivering secure, cloud-based mission systems. The Engineer will own the end-to-end technical design…
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Sr. BI Data Engineer
Otter Products, LLC
Fort Collins, CO
Otter Products is hiring for a Sr. BI Data Engineer to join our team in Fort Collins, CO. This position can work a hybrid schedule.
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Data Engineer
Apex Systems LLC
Greenwood Village, CO
- $30 to $40 USD / hour
…infrastructure that allows large-scale processing and storage of data for data scientists to generate insights, build predictive models, and inform business decisions. The successful…
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Senior Data Engineer (DataBricks)
Ardalyst
Crofton, MD
Added 19 days ago
Sr. Data Engineer with modern architecture & agentic AI experience
The Talent Mine
Charlotte, NC
The Talent Mine is partnering with a major US steel manufacturer to hire a Senior Data Engineer for an immediate, on-site FTE role in either Charlotte, NC or Irvine, TX. This client is the…
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Data Engineer
Strategic Employment
Detroit, MI
A healthcare company based in the Detroit is looking to hire a Data Engineer. They're looking for someone to work closely with stakeholders on low code data engineering solutions.
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Senior Data Engineer
Strategic Employment
Dallas, TX
We’re looking for one person to own our data, start to finish. We don’t split this work between a pipeline team and a reporting team, because every hand-off is a chance for numbers to…
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Data Engineer - AI
TechHive
San Diego, CA
Seeking to hire a Data Engineer with 1- 3 years of Data Engineering experience (NOT seeking a Senior Data Engineer).
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Data Engineer
Centurion Consulting Group
Washington, DC
Centurion is looking for a Data Engineer with an Active Secret clearance for a role in Washington DC. We are looking for someone who Develops, automates, and maintains enterprise data…
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Data Engineer - Functional Area Analyst II
Centurion Consulting Group
Alexandria, VA
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Senior Data Engineer
NxT Level
Boston, MA
Staff Data Platform Engineer (AI / Data Fabric / Iceberg Lakehouse)
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Senior Data Engineer
NxT Level
New York, NY
They’re now hiring their first dedicated Data Engineer to build the data foundation behind the company.
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Data Engineer
NxT Level
New York, NY
Focus: Data Engineering, Snowflake, Data Modeling, AI Data Infrastructure, Marketing Technology
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Senior Data Engineer
NxT Level
New York, NY
Focus: Data Platform, Pipeline Architecture, Analytics Engineering, Data Infrastructure, AI-Enabled Data Workflows
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Senior Geospatial Data Engineer
CACI International
Denver, CO
CACI's AGIS Release Train delivers the geospatial data infrastructure and analytical capabilities that NGA analysts rely on every day to drive intelligence decisions. Our team operates at…
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Data Engineer I
Summit Utilities
Denver, CO
- $89,102 to $105,808 USD / year

Ardalyst

Senior Data Engineer (DataBricks)

Crofton, MD, United States

Full-time · Contract

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Job type: Full-time · Contract
Experience: Senior Databricks engineer with 5 years’ experience with knowledge of databases, data warehousing, data analytics, or related data technologies.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (DataBricks) Job Type: Full Time/Contract Location: Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC Clearance: Secret Who is Ardalyst Defense, LLC? Ardalyst Defense, LLC is a Maryland, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides engineering services and technical, analytical and cyberspace operations services to integrated U.S. government agency operations. Ardalyst personnel have decades of direct operations experience in full-scope Cyberspace Operations - at the Service, Joint and National Agency levels. Are you an Ardalyst? Ardalyst is a mashup of Ardent, meaning “passionate” and Catalyst, meaning “change agent.” To be an Ardalyst means to be passionate about creating and sustaining meaningful transformations. Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. “Ardalysts” (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions. Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best. See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Databricks Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and maintenance of enterprise-scale data and analytics solutions in hybrid cloud environments. In this role, you will lead Databricks implementations, develop data processing and analytics capabilities using modern data engineering technologies, and provide technical guidance throughout the solution lifecycle. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements, resolve complex data and infrastructure challenges, ensure data quality and observability, and support the successful deployment of scalable, cloud-based data platforms that enable mission and business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities As a lead engineer for Databricks integration for designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise-scale data projects, the following skills are required:

Develop and deliver the client installation plan through coordination with clients and the project team
Act as escalation point for technical issues from clients and other system engineers
Manage client expectations regarding solution functionality, deployment processes, and realistic timelines
Provide subject matter expert in solution architecture for hybrid cloud environments
Collaborate with Leadership Team to review and contribute to Product Roadmaps
Identify the organizational impact of the technical solution architecture
Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, as necessary
Travel as required to customer sites, naval installations, shipyards, and vessels in support of installation, maintenance, modernization, and troubleshooting activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors, team leads, or program management.

Required Skills/Qualifications Senior Databricks engineer with 5 years’ experience with knowledge of databases, data warehousing, data analytics, or related data technologies.

Associate’s degree in information technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant experience.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
Hybrid cloud data and infrastructure design with implementation experience utilizing typical data quality functions involving standardization, transformation, rationalization, linking, and matching.
Seven (7) years’ experience in Python and SQL for data analysis, data processing, or problem-solving., to include experience working with in-memory computing using R, Python, Spark, PySpark, Kafka, and Scala.
Seven (7) years' experience identifying data source telemetry and routing it for operational observability
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Monetary assistance with training and certifications

What Ardalyst Offers You

The opportunity to support meaningful Navy missions while working alongside experienced IT, engineering, and cybersecurity professionals.
A collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, expand their technical skills, and take on new challenges.
Exposure to a wide range of technologies, systems, and operational environments that support professional growth and hands-on experience.
Opportunities for training, certification development, and continued learning.

Disclaimer Ardalyst Defense, LLC is an EOE that empowers employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic - to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

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Skills

Databricks
Process data
Data engineering
Negotiate with stakeholders
Define technical requirements
Leadership
Troubleshooting
Program management
Data warehousing
Data analysis
Computer technology
Cybersecurity
Military drill
Python
SQL
Problem solving
R
Apache Spark
PySpark
Apache Kafka
Scala
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

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