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Azure Big Data Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

(Azure) Big Data/Cloud Services

California City, CA · On-site

$78 - $101.50/hr

... Azure App Service Experience with Big Data Technology Stack: Hadoop/Spark/Hive/MapR/Storm/Pig/Oozie/Kafka, .NET, etc. Strength and background in infrastructure or HPC is preferable. Experience with ...

Big Data Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$65.25 - $86.50/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: San Jose, CA, USA (Hybrid/Remote) Job Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable big data ...

Big Data Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $79/hr

Big Data Engineer Costa Mesa , CA or PHX or Bay Area Contract Job Responsibilities 10+ years of experience in analysis, coding, implementation and testing of Big Data Applications (API & Batch) on ...

Big Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$60 - $79.50/hr

Company Description Intelliswift Software, Inc As a Big Data Engineer, you will be an integral member of our threat intelligence service, i.e. auto focus, team responsible for architecture, design ...

Big Data Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$65.75 - $87/hr

... Big Data & Java etc. * Work with business partners directly to seek clarity on requirements ... Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or other technical discipline; advanced degree ...

Big Data Engineer

Mountain View, CA

$65.75 - $87/hr

... Big Data & Java etc. * Work with business partners directly to seek clarity on requirements ... Expertise in Object Oriented Programming Language - Java / Python. Experience using CI/CD Process ...

Big Data Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$59.25 - $78.25/hr

Company Description Jobsbridge Key Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in Big Data, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing environment 1+ years of experience in Hadoop/HBase systems 2+ years ...

Big Data Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$65.50 - $86.75/hr

Role: Big Data Engineer w/Spark Location: Palo Alto, CA Duration: Potential Contract to Hire Mode of Interview: Skype After Phone !! Need Green Card OR US Citizen OR EAD GC Candidates Only

Java Big Data Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$68.75 - $91/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Proficiency with Big Data processing technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark ...

Java Big Data Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$68.75 - $91/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Proficiency with Big Data processing technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark ...

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Azure Big Data Engineer information

What does an Azure Big data engineer do?

An Azure Big Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and managing big data solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud technologies. They focus on processing large volumes of data, creating data pipelines, and ensuring data is stored and analyzed efficiently. Their work often involves tools such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory. Azure Big Data Engineers collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other IT professionals to enable data-driven decision-making within organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure Big data engineer?

To thrive as an Azure Big Data Engineer, you need expertise in data engineering, cloud computing, and programming languages such as Python or Scala, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Azure Data Services (like Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Databricks), as well as certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills help you collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and translate business needs into technical solutions. These skills and qualities are essential for building scalable, reliable data pipelines that drive business insights and innovation in cloud environments.

What are some common challenges Azure big data engineers face when integrating multiple data sources?

Azure Big Data Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring data consistency and quality when integrating disparate data sources like on-premises databases, cloud storage, and third-party APIs. Handling varying data formats and latency issues can also complicate data pipelines. To overcome these challenges, engineers typically use Azure Data Factory for orchestration, implement robust data validation, and collaborate closely with data architects and business analysts to align on integration requirements.
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Infographic showing various Azure Big Data Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Big Data Engineer – Remote
Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
Job Title: Big Data Engineer
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2
Salary Range: $90,000–$110,000 Annually
Experience Required: 6+ years
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Big Data Engineer to design, build, and operate large-scale data processing pipelines and analytics platforms on Hadoop and related big-data ecosystems. In this role you will be responsible for ingesting, transforming, and analyzing massive volumes of structured and unstructured data to support enterprise analytics, machine learning, and reporting workloads. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise across the Hadoop ecosystem with strong software engineering fundamentals and a clear understanding of how to deliver reliable, performant, and cost-effective data platforms in production environments
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Five or more years of professional experience designing and operating big-data pipelines on Hadoop.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with Apache Spark (Scala, Python, or Java) in production environments.
  • Solid experience with Hive, HDFS, Sqoop, HBase, and the broader Hadoop ecosystem.
  • Hands-on experience with streaming data platforms such as Kafka, Spark Streaming, or Flink.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with both relational and NoSQL data stores.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or Oozie.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts, including partitioning, replication, and fault tolerance.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python or Shell.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience operating Hadoop on cloud platforms such as AWS EMR, Azure HDInsight, or Databricks.
  • Familiarity with modern lakehouse formats (Delta, Iceberg, Hudi).
  • Exposure to data governance tooling such as Apache Atlas or Collibra.
  • Experience with Kubernetes-based data platforms (Spark-on-K8s, Trino).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code in data engineering workflows.
How to Apply
Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume to hilda@bvteck.com
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees\' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.