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Aws Big Data Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Big Data Engineer

Creve Coeur, MO

$52.25 - $69/hr

Ocelot Consultants are certified AWS Solution Architects and have experience migrating enterprise applications and data for Fortune 500 companies. As a big data engineer you will develop innovative ...

Data Engineer, WWASFT

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

... AWS big data technologies. You should have excellent business and communication skills to be able to work with business owners and Tech leaders to gather infrastructure requirements, design data ...

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Big Data Engineer (Cloudera, AWS)

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Big Data Engineer (Cloudera, AWS) Location: Primarily Remote/ HYB (Monthly Onsite Meetings in Reston, VA and/or Washington, DC) Employment Type: Contract GC/USC 8+ years of experience in Cloudera and ...

Big data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Required : • Big Data Engineer with mapreduce, spark, hive, sql skillset • Expert in SQL and Data warehousing concepts. • Hands-on experience with public cloud data warehouse (GCP, Azure, AWS ...

Data Engineer, WWASFT

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

... AWS big data technologies. You should have excellent business and communication skills to be able to work with business owners and Tech leaders to gather infrastructure requirements, design data ...

New

Big Data Engineer (Cloudera, AWS)

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Big Data Engineer (Cloudera, AWS) Location: Primarily Remote/ HYB (Monthly Onsite Meetings in Reston, VA and/or Washington, DC) Employment Type: Contract GC/USC 8+ years of experience in Cloudera and ...

Big Data Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $77/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Jersey City, NJ Type: Full-Time Description : We are seeking an ... Good understanding of cloud platforms like AWS/GCP/Azure is a plus. * Excellent problem-solving and ...

Big Data Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$54.75 - $72.25/hr

Big Data Engineer Location : Malvern, PA Hybrid Duration : Initial 12 months + options to extend ... Design and implement ETL processes using tools like AWS Glue, Spark, or Python to transform raw ...

In this role, you will be building complex data engineering and business intelligence applications using AWS big data stack You should have deep expertise and passion in working with large data sets ...

Big Data Engineer

Rolling Meadows, IL

$56 - $74.25/hr

AWS, UNIX & SQL Looking for an experienced Senior Big Data Developer who will be responsible for, * Technical leadership in driving solutions and hands on contributions * To build new cloud based ...

Lead Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Lead Big Data Engineer Seeking a Lead Big Data Engineer in Hadoop and AWS ecosystem in Healthcare industry; preferably BCBS! The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for orchestrating, deploying ...

Lead Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Lead Big Data Engineer Seeking a Lead Big Data Engineer in Hadoop and AWS ecosystem in Healthcare industry; preferably BCBS! The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for orchestrating, deploying ...

In this role, you will be building complex data engineering and business intelligence applications using AWS big data stack You should have deep expertise and passion in working with large data sets ...

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How much do aws big data engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for aws big data engineer 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 an AWS Big Data Engineer?

An AWS Big Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains big data solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They work with technologies like AWS Glue, Redshift, EMR, S3, and Lambda to process, analyze, and store large datasets. Their responsibilities include data pipeline development, optimizing data workflows, and ensuring scalability. They collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and developers to support business intelligence and machine learning initiatives. Strong knowledge of AWS services, SQL, Python, and big data frameworks like Apache Spark is essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AWS Big Data Engineer?

To thrive as an AWS Big Data Engineer, you need strong expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and distributed data systems, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with AWS services like EMR, Redshift, S3, Glue, and holding relevant AWS certifications is highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure robust and scalable big data solutions that drive meaningful insights and value for organizations.

What are the main challenges an AWS Big Data Engineer might face on the job?

One of the main challenges for AWS Big Data Engineers is efficiently processing and managing large volumes of diverse data while ensuring high availability and performance across cloud-based platforms. You’ll often need to troubleshoot complex data pipelines, optimize costs, and maintain data security in a constantly evolving cloud environment. Collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and DevOps teams is essential to align technical solutions with business needs and objectives. Overcoming these challenges requires continuous learning and adaptability, but it also provides excellent opportunities to develop advanced technical skills and gain exposure to innovative projects.

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Infographic showing various Aws Big Data Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,001 per year, or $63 per hour.

Big Data Engineer / Architect with expertise in AWS

Comtech, LLC

Seattle, WA • On-site

$72.50 - $93.25/hr

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Job description

Company Description

Comtech is a woman-owned small business focused on delivering end-to-end solutions and products. Since 1998, we have successfully serviced enterprises across the public and private sectors, and the Department of Defense. Our services span all aspects of business, providing a holistic approach for managing an organization.
Vision & Mission
Comtech delivers value to customers through three key attributes: Innovation, Transformation, and Information. Comtech's founder Shailendra Sharma believes the solutions and products should focus on resolving everyday problems to enable simplicity. Comtech is committed to providing technical innovations and tools that empower organizations to facilitate decision-making that result in business transformations.
Certifications
Our commitment to quality is adopted throughout the organization and sets the foundation for delivering our full suite of capabilities. Comtech implements methodologies and processes based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v.3 Framework across enterprise infrastructure operations. These are reinforced through our organization's externally accredited certifications, which include ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 (Corporate ITIL Service Delivery), ISO 27001:2013 (Corporate Security), ISO 9001-2008 (Corporate Quality) and CMMI Level 3 (Quality and Uniformity).

Job Description


Position : Big Data Engineer / Architect with expertise in AWS
Location : Orlando, FL or Seattle, WA
Duration : 6 months extendable

Skills Required:

The skills are to help build the Data Management Cloud Platform
Looking for Engineers who have experience in Java, AWS Cloud, BigData/Data Management
knowledge
Experience in automation and or building CICD pipelines.
Experience in Java, AWS, Big Data is critical
Experience in Dockers, Terraform, Jenkins, Python is optional
8-10 years of experience in Core Java with alteast 3 years of experience in Big Data


Infrastructure Expertise.
Understanding of Amazon EMR and related technologies.
EMR Configuration,Nodes,Pipeline Building,Security.


Streaming Architecture & Programming Skills Expertise.
Understanding of Streaming tools, availability and programming skills.
Kafka and its basic challenges,High availability configuration and testing,Scala tools,
Languages - Scala/Java/Python,Lambda.
Spark jobs and few other things related to Spark.


Additional Information

Please share me your updated word copy of Resume.
I Appreciate, if you can refer someone who is looking for this position.
Contact:-
sandeep Kumar
IT Recruiter at Comtech LLC
Call- (703) 953 3533
sjkumar@ comtechllc.com