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Astronomer

$125K - $130K/yr

You'll provide Apache Airflow expertise directly to customers to help them make the best possible use of our managed Airflow service. CRE is Astronomer's support team. Because our customers are ...

MSR Cosmos

AWS Data Architect

Torrance, CA · On-site

$67.50 - $88.75/hr

Torrance CA 4 days onsite Duration: Long Term Seeking an AWS data architecture solutions leveraging MWAA Apache Airflow Athena Aurora and Quick Sight Design develop and maintain scalable data ...

Diverse Lynx

Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$124K - $149K/yr

Apache Airflow, Apache NiFi " • Orchestration: Apache Airflow, Apache NiFi. • Programming: Java (Core), Python (for Airflow), Unix Shell Scripting. • Big Data/Storage: Apache Spark, MinIO, AWS ...

Purple Drive

AWS Data engineer

Owings, MD · On-site

$110K - $133K/yr

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Python, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and AWS services , with a proven background in data migrations, enterprise data warehouses, and data lakes. Key ...

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How much do apache airflow jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for apache airflow 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.

What is the difference between Apache Airflow vs Data Engineer?

AspectApache AirflowData Engineer
Primary RoleWorkflow orchestration and schedulingData pipeline development and management
Required SkillsPython, DAG design, schedulingSQL, ETL, programming, cloud platforms
Work EnvironmentData teams, cloud environments, automationData warehouses, big data platforms, cloud services
CertificationsNone specific, Python knowledge preferredGoogle Cloud, AWS, Azure certifications often relevant

Apache Airflow is a tool used by Data Engineers to automate and schedule complex data workflows. While Data Engineers design and build data pipelines, Airflow provides the platform to orchestrate these processes efficiently. Understanding both roles helps organizations optimize data operations and streamline workflows.

What cities are hiring for Apache Airflow jobs? Cities with the most Apache Airflow job openings:
Infographic showing various Apache Airflow job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,001 per year, or $63 per hour.
Apache Airflow Software Engineer

Apache Airflow Software Engineer

GIGATEC

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$205K - $255K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description:

Some of our Perks and Benefits

  • 100% Paid Healthcare
  • 31 Days PTO
  • 10% 401k in every paycheck
  • 100% Fully Vested!!!

Do you get excited about learning new technologies, problem solving, and making an impact?


We know that cybersecurity and its technologies evolve at a rapid pace. The defense community needs an engineering partner who can not only keep up, but bring the technical expertise and passion necessary to solve the new hardest problems — and do it well. GIGATEC's highly engaged, agile team does just that, with innovative solutions for every mission-critical challenge.

If your answer is an enthusiastic "yes" then please keep reading!

Our team is passionate about defending national security and mastering new tech, so we give our engineers exactly what they need to do both: unlimited upskilling, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and 100% paid healthcare, plus flexible benefits.

We are seeking Software Engineers who wish to accelerate their skills and focus on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government, in one of the most exciting areas of the mission available. GIGATEC offers the best salaries and benefits packages available, where you are at the center of our motivation.

NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as Counterintelligence and Lifestyle polygraphs. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Requirements:

What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)


In this key Software Engineer role, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow, keeping critical processes flowing as smoothly as a well-timed morning coffee. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases, because no one wants a pipeline that is more decaf than dependable. The engineer will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready, delivering results with the consistency of a favorite espresso order.


You will get to work with cutting edge systems which might include (but are likely not limited to) processing intensive analytics (remember, this is HPC), novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets (again, HPC!), real-time systems, business management information systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring. All being critical to the success of the customer and the overall mission at large.


Required Skills

  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
  • Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
  • Recent software development experience using Python and Java
  • Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
  • Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, and Podman
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills

  • Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure
  • Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter

Qualifications

  • (5+) years’ experience as a Software Engineer, multiple positions and levels/years experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or substitute years experience