Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,406
Employers: 1,968

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,060Across 785 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.84Across 465 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 13%562 listings
Hybrid: 6%282 listings
On-site: 8%337 listings

Not specified: 73% (3,225 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (301), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (75), Insight Global (69).

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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 Manager
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
Data Architecture and Pipeline ManagementDesigns and oversees scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data across clinical, operational, and financial systems.Manages…
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Principal Data Engineer
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
Technical Leadership:Architect, design, and lead the development of enterprise-scale, production-grade data platforms and pipelines using Databricks and cloud-native technologies (AWS,…
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Data Engineer I
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
Designs and Maintains Data PipelinesCreates and maintains optimal data pipeline architecture for structured and unstructured healthcare data.Assembles large, complex data sets that meet…
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Data Engineer II
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
Maintains and optimizes data pipeline architecture by designing, building, and managing ETL processes that extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources. Assembles large, complex…
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Data Engineer I
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
Designs and Maintains Data PipelinesDesign, build, and maintain scalable data pipeline architecture supporting structured and unstructured healthcare dataAssemble large, complex datasets…
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Principal Data Engineer
Realtor.com
Austin, TX
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Staff Data Engineer, Platform Administration
Realtor.com
Austin, TX
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Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Austin, TX
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
Austin, TX · Farmers Branch, TX
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Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Austin, TX
- $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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Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Austin, TX
- $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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Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Austin, TX
- $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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Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Austin, TX
- $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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Principal Data Engineer
Nuclear Fuel Services
Oak Ridge, TN
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Principal Data Engineer
BWX Technologies, Inc.
Oak Ridge, TN
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Senior Data Engineer
HCA Healthcare
Nashville, TN
Do you have the career opportunities as a Senior Data Engineer you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare which is part of the…
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Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Nashville, TN
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…
Added 15 days ago
Data Engineer - People Analytics
CVS Health
Nashville, TN
Added 15 days ago
EG
Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Nashville, TN
- $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 15 days ago
EG
Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Nashville, TN
- $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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EG
Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Nashville, TN
- $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
Added 15 days ago
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Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Nashville, TN
- $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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Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Pierre, SD
- $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
Added 15 days ago
EG
Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Pierre, SD
- $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…
Added 15 days ago
Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Columbia, SC
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…

Eliassen Group

Data Engineer

Pierre, SD, United States

$60 to $70 USD / hour

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Pay: $60 to $70 USD / hour
Experience: 4+ years of professional data development experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

Data Engineer

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Retail

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-108987

Date Posted: 10/08/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/zyr9xL

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Description:

Remote

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 scalable data pipelines across Azure and GCP, implementing feature engineering for machine learning with Python and Vertex AI, and ensuring quality through automated testing and CI/CD. The engineer will modernize and extend data assets across SQL, NoSQL, and streaming platforms while documenting architectures and interfaces.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and integration using tools such as Kafka and Databricks.
Leverage innovative technologies to modernize and extend core data assets across SQL, NoSQL, cloud, and real-time streaming platforms.
Develop and manage feature engineering pipelines for machine learning using Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, and Python.
Design and implement automated unit, integration, and performance testing frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability.
Optimize data workflows for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability across large datasets and complex environments.
Draft and review architectural diagrams, interface specifications, and design documents to communicate data solutions and requirements.
Own systems, processes, and tech stack elements and drive features to completion across internal and external applications.

Experience Requirements:

4+ years of professional data development experience.
4+ years with SQL and NoSQL technologies.
3+ years building and maintaining data pipelines and workflows.
2+ years developing with Python.
Experience with feature engineering for machine learning pipelines.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and processes.
Experience with automated unit, integration, and performance testing.
Experience with version control such as Git.
Understanding of ETL and data warehousing concepts.
Understanding of Agile principles, including Scrum.
Preferred: Knowledge of structured streaming with Spark, Kafka, or EventHub.
Preferred: Experience with GCP services such as BigQuery, Vertex AI Platform, Cloud Storage, AutoMLOps, and Dataflow, or Databricks equivalents.
Preferred: Experience with GitHub SaaS and GitHub Actions.
Preferred: Understanding of Databricks concepts, PySpark, and Spark development.
Preferred: Experience with service-oriented architecture.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( noreply@eliassen.com , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Skills

Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Python
Test automation
CI/CD
SQL
NoSQL
Apache Kafka
Databricks
BigQuery
ML
Machine learning
Git
Data engineering
Data warehousing
Agile
Scrum
Apache Spark
GitHub
PySpark
Recruitment
Communication skills
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