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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Added 18 days ago
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.
Added 18 days ago
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…
Added 18 days ago
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).
Added 18 days ago
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…
Added 18 days ago
Data Engineer - Functional Area Analyst II
Centurion Consulting Group
Alexandria, VA
Added 19 days ago
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.
Added 19 days ago
Data Engineer
NxT Level
New York, NY
Focus: Data Engineering, Snowflake, Data Modeling, AI Data Infrastructure, Marketing Technology
Added 19 days ago
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
Added 19 days ago
Lead Data Engineer
Deloitte
Denver, CO
Deloitte is seeking a Lead Data Engineer- Databricks to support the design, build, and delivery of modern data and analytics solutions for clients across industries. In this role, you will…
Added 19 days ago
Data Engineer/Software Integrator
CACI International
Denver, CO
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(USA) Senior, Data Engineer
Walmart
Denver, CO
- $99,000 to $198,000 USD / year
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures that support critical business insights and decision-making. This role requires…
Added 19 days ago
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Senior Data Engineer
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Denver, CO
- $165,000 to $205,000 USD / year
Added 19 days ago
ClaimsXM Data Engineer III - Remote/Nationwide
Signature Performance, Inc.
Denver, CO
You are a person who loves to implement methods to improve data reliability and quality. We need someone who is a self-starter with an analytical mindset, proven problem-solving abilities,…
Added 19 days ago
Data Engineer
MANTECH
Remote, United States
…into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now - be extraordinary at…
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Data Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton
Aurora, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
…intelligence means that there's more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Denver, CO
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
Denver, CO
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Senior Data Engineer
MANTECH
Chantilly, VA
…thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now - unleash your…
Added 19 days ago
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Staff Data Engineer
Cribl, Inc
Denver, CO
- $170,000 to $220,000 USD / year
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Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Denver, CO
- $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
Added 19 days ago
Security Data Engineer
MANTECH
Herndon, VA
…thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now - unleash your…
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Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Denver, CO
- $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

Deloitte

Lead Data Engineer

Denver, CO, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Original job description

Deloitte is seeking a Lead Data Engineer- Databricks to support the design, build, and delivery of modern data and analytics solutions for clients across industries. In this role, you will help teams translate business needs into scalable data platform capabilities using Databricks and cloud-based technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong experience leading delivery teams, advising stakeholders, and driving solution execution across complex environments.

Recruiting for this role ends on 07/31/2026.

Work you'll do

Leading the design and delivery of Databricks-based data and analytics solutions for client engagements
Managing project teams and workstreams across requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and deployment
Translating business and technical requirements into scalable data pipelines, data models, and platform capabilities
Advising client stakeholders on architecture, implementation approaches, and operating model considerations for modern data platforms
Overseeing solution quality, issue resolution, and delivery progress while supporting project economics and timeline management

A successful candidate would possess these skills: * Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product * Ability to build and sustain professional relationships * Ability to lead projects or workstreams * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment * Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor * Ability to meet deadlines * Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

This team supports clients as they modernize their data environments and build scalable platforms for analytics, reporting, and decision-making. Professionals in this area work across strategy, architecture, implementation, and deployment to help organizations improve how they manage and use data. The team often collaborates with business and technology stakeholders to deliver cloud-enabled, enterprise-scale solutions.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree
6+ years of experience delivering data engineering, analytics, or cloud data platform solutions
3+ years of experience with Databricks and Apache Spark
3+ years of experience with Python and Structured Query Language (SQL)
2+ years of experience leading project teams or workstreams
Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

Master's degree
Experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, or MLflow
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience designing batch and streaming data pipelines
Experience with data governance, data quality, or platform security controls
Experience supporting client presentations, proposals, or solution demonstrations

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation:

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applic...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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Skills

Databricks
Requirements gathering
Data models
Work independently
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
Meet deadlines
Decision making
Data engineering
Apache Spark
Python
SQL
Unity
Mlflow
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Presentation skills

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