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Reflexive Concepts

Software Engineer II

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

In this role, the engineer will design and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow, building reliable, scalable, and observable orchestration solutions that support data ...

Diverse Lynx

ETL Developer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$65/hr

ETL Developer ETL Tools (Informatica/Talend/SSIS) Rate: $65 SQL, Python, ETL Tools (Informatica/Talend/SSIS), Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Apache Airflow for orchestration, and Apache Spark for ...

New

Reflexive Concepts

$107K - $146K/yr

In this role, the engineer will design and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow, building reliable, scalable, and observable orchestration solutions that support data ...

Motion Recruitment

Senior Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$115K - $156K/yr

In this role, you will help build and maintain modern data infrastructure using technologies such as Snowflake, Azure, dbt, and Apache Airflow, supporting analytics, marketing insights, and ...

Marchon Partners

Python Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$52.50 - $72.25/hr

... using Apache Airflow. You will play a critical role in replacing legacy Perl/PLSQL scheduling logic with modern, Python-based DAG orchestration while ensuring traceability, data quality, and ...

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RAPID EAGLE INC

Python Developer

Charlotte, NC

$55 - $75/hr

... with Apache Airflow, ensuring reliability, scalability, and observability. • Optimize performance of data pipelines and ML model training on distributed clusters. • Collaborate with Data ...

VTG

Senior Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

Familiarity with Apache Airflow and Apache Hop will be beneficial as you build new and repeatable workflows to support the team's objectives. * Your success in this position will be bolstered by your ...

Gigatec Engineering

Big Data Architect

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$190K - $235K/yr

Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows * Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines ...

Tekmetric

OR · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

Design and evolve our core data infrastructure on AWS, Apache Airflow, and Apache Spark. * Build the pipelines and feature stores that feed directly into product features and AI/ML models. * Partner ...

ClifyX

ReactJS with Azure developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.75 - $70.25/hr

In addition to frontend work, the candidate will collaborate with Data Engineering team to deploy and orchestrate workflows in Apache Airflow and run Spark jobs on Kubernetes for large-scale data ...

Astronomer

Field Engineer, SWAT

New York, NY · On-site

$175K - $240K/yr

In this role, you will be exposed to a wide range of use cases where Apache Airflow sits at the center of the solution. The impacts you will make will enable customers to rapidly grow their ...

VTG

Senior Data Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

Familiarity with Apache Airflow and Apache Hop will be beneficial as you build new and repeatable workflows to support the team's objectives. * Your success in this position will be bolstered by your ...

RAPID EAGLE INC

Python Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

... with Apache Airflow, ensuring reliability, scalability, and observability. • Optimize performance of data pipelines and ML model training on distributed clusters. • Collaborate with Data ...

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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.
Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Apache Airflow/SQL/Jupyter Notebook/NumPy/JSON

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Apache Airflow/SQL/Jupyter Notebook/NumPy/JSON

Captivation Software

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$130K - $270K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 hours ago

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who shall possess extensive expertise in dataflow design, data transport mechanisms, and Apache Spark based distributed processing. In this role, the Software Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data ingress/egress pathways to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable processing of the organization's analytics workloads.

Requirements
Security Clearance:
  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
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 with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
  • Familiar with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets
  • Experience using Jupyter Notebook
  • Experience with data wrangling and preprocessing using tools such as pandas, NumPy
  • Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data such as Parquet, JSON, CSV, XML
  • Familiarity with data quality concepts, data validation, and anomaly detection
  • Experience with Git Source Control System
Desired Skills:
  • Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools including Slurm
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits
  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D