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Techno Talent Inc.

Big Data Developer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$54 - $70/hr

Big Data Developer Location: Rockville, MD or Tysons Corner, VA Work Setting: Onsite We are seeking ... Experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q) Preferred ...

NAVA Software Solutions

Big Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.50 - $71/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Atlanta GA - Hybrid Duration: 12 months The successful candidate must ... Strong knowledge of Messaging Platforms like Kafka, Amazon MSK & TIBCO EMS or IBM MQ Series

Arka Infotech Inc

Big Data Analytics Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$51.50 - $66.75/hr

Big Data / Analytics Developer 12 Months+ St. Louis, Missouri 08-03-2015 Senior Big Data Analytics ... Must be well-versed in writing Scala architecture on OS X and AWS (Amazon Web Services), as well as ...

krg technology inc

Big Data Lead

Bethesda, MD · On-site

... Big Data : HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Hbase, Pig, Mahout, Avro, Oozie, Flume, Sqoop Processing ... Amazon Web Services EC2, Elastic MapReduce, Azure) Good to have experience in Application ...

Jobsbridge

Big Data Engineer

Lorton, VA

$56.25 - $74.50/hr

Experience working on a big data platform Demonstrated deep proficiency with Big Data processing ... Development experience with Linux or Unix Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud ...

krg technology inc

Big Data Architect

Bethesda, MD

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Amazon Web Services EC2, Elastic MapReduce, Azure) * Considerable understanding and experience of ... Big Data : HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Hbase, Pig, Mahout, Avro, Oozie * Processing & Streaming : Spark ...

krg technology inc

Big Data Architect

Bethesda, MD

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Amazon Web Services EC2, Elastic MapReduce, Azure) * Considerable understanding and experience of ... Big Data : HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Hbase, Pig, Mahout, Avro, Oozie * Processing & Streaming : Spark ...

krg technology inc

Big data Architect

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$63.25 - $81.50/hr

... Amazon Web Services. Lead the definition of guidelines, standards, strategies, security policies and change management policies to support the Big Data platforms. Research and evaluate technical ...

Atria Group LLC

Big Data Analytics Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$51.50 - $66.75/hr

Senior Big Data Analytics Developer w/proven experience leading the design and build of 'Big Data ... Must be well-versed in writing Scala architecture on OS X and AWS (Amazon Web Services), as well as ...

Jobsbridge

Big Data Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

$69.25 - $89/hr

... Amazon Web Services, Google, Azure - Experience managing the full lifecycle of a Hadoop Solution ... big data solutions like Hadoop, MapReduce, Hive, HBASE, MongoDB, Cassandra, Spark, Impala, Oozie ...

Mackenzie Health Care

Big Data Architect

New York, NY

$69.75 - $89.75/hr

Company needs Architect with Big Data Technologies experience (BigTable, Hadoop/Hbase, Cassandra ... infrastructure (Amazon Web services EC2, Elastic MapReduce) and considerations for scalable ...

R2 Technologies Corporation

Big Data Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

... Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure. Work Experience: • Demonstrated experience designing and building Big Data cloud solutions in higher languages such as python/Java. • Experience working ...

Mackenzie Health Care

Big Data Architect

New York, NY · On-site

$69.75 - $89.75/hr

For this position you must have a passion for Big Data technologies, and have an excellent ... infrastructure (Amazon Web services EC2, Elastic MapReduce) and considerations for scalable ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for amazon big data in the United States is $62.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $70.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals working with Amazon Big Data tools, such as AWS EMR, Redshift, and S3, often encounter challenges like managing data scalability, optimizing query performance, and ensuring data security. Addressing these issues typically involves continuous tuning of data storage and processing configurations, implementing robust monitoring and logging, and collaborating closely with cloud security teams. Staying updated with AWS service enhancements, leveraging automation tools, and participating in cross-functional meetings can also help overcome these challenges and ensure efficient data workflows.

What is an Amazon Big Data Engineer?

An Amazon Big Data Engineer is a technology professional who designs, builds, and manages large-scale data processing systems using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and related big data tools. They work with massive datasets, ensuring data is collected, stored, and analyzed efficiently to support business decisions. Their responsibilities include creating data pipelines, optimizing data storage, and implementing analytics solutions using AWS services like Amazon Redshift, EMR, and S3. Amazon Big Data Engineers often collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Amazon Big Data Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Amazon Big Data Engineer, you need strong programming skills (such as Python, Java, or Scala), expertise in data modeling, and experience with distributed data processing, usually backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with AWS big data tools like Redshift, EMR, S3, and data warehousing solutions, as well as familiarity with technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and SQL, is essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with teams and translating data insights into business value. These competencies ensure efficient management of large datasets, reliable data pipelines, and data-driven decision-making at scale.
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Big Data Developer

Techno Talent Inc.

Rockville, MD • On-site

$54 - $70/hr

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Job description

Big Data Developer
Location: Rockville, MD or Tysons Corner, VA

Work Setting: Onsite

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Big Data Developer with strong expertise in Apache Spark, Hadoop, AWS, Python/Scala, and SQL to build and optimize large-scale data processing solutions.

Required Skills:
  • 8+ years of Big Data/Data Engineering experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark
  • Hadoop Ecosystem: Hadoop, Hive, Trino
  • Strong programming skills in Python or Scala
  • Advanced SQL (Joins, Window Functions, Aggregations, Query Optimization)
  • Experience building and supporting large-scale ETL/Data Pipelines
  • AWS Services: S3, EMR, Glue, Athena, Lambda
  • Experience troubleshooting Spark jobs, data skew, performance tuning, and large-volume data processing
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q)
Preferred Skills:
  • EKS / Kubernetes
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Test Automation
  • Production Data Pipeline Support
  • AWS Certifications
  • Financial Services Experience

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