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Big Data Engineer with Java

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Big Data Engineer with Java Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract Qualifications ... Hadoop echo system, Spark, Databricks, and Azure-based services * Experience with medium to large ...

Big Data Engineer with Java

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Big Data Engineer with Java Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract Qualifications ... Hadoop echo system, Spark, Databricks, and Azure-based services * Experience with medium to large ...

Senior Big Data Engineer

Elizabeth, NJ · On-site

$56 - $74.25/hr

Senior Big Data Engineer Location: New Jersey (hybrid) Duration: 6+ Months We are seeking a highly ... Azure) * Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) is a plus.

Big Data Engineer - CDP Valuation

$57 - $75.50/hr

Big Data Engineer Perform data validation and support analytical requests 5+ years of data engineering experience Significant experience (3+ years) working with Azure, Scala, Databricks, Spark, ADLS ...

Mid- Big Data Engineer

$57 - $75.50/hr

Big Data Engineer Apex Systems has an immediate need for Data Engineer to be part of a market ... Exposure to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud is preferred. Understanding of ML/AI technologies is ...

(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 ...

(Azure) Big Data/Cloud Services

New York, NY · On-site

$69.50 - $90.50/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 ...

(Azure) Big Data/Cloud Services

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65.50 - $85.25/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

Parker, TX · On-site

$53 - $70.25/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Costa Mesa, CA or Allen, TX Duration: Fulltime Big Data Engineer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Big Data, PySpark, AWS (EMR, SageMaker, DunamoDB) Roles ...

Big Data Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$59 - $78.25/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Costa Mesa, CA or Allen, TX Duration: Fulltime Big Data Engineer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Big Data, PySpark, AWS (EMR, SageMaker, DunamoDB) Roles ...

Azure DataLake Engineer [remote]

Houston, TX · On-site

$52.50 - $65.25/hr

Requirements · Strong Expertise in DATA Azure data lake Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Power BI · Expertise to Implementing Data warehousing Solutions experience as Data Engineer in Azure Big Data ...

Big Data Engineer Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $81.25/hr

Hands-on knowledge in Azure Databricks or Azure Purview, Synapse * Should be clear on designing constructs for different data sets and come up with reusable templates for the same * Should have ...

AdvanSix is seeking a Big Data Engineer to build and operate our enterprise Unified Data Layer (UDL ... Databricks or Fabric/Synapse, ADF/Pipelines, ADLS/OneLake, Azure SQL/SQL MI, Key Vault. · Strong ...

Big Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $81.25/hr

Big Data Engineer Participate as a member of a small team to release the full potential of Big Data in AT&T through a combination of platform technology, collective human intelligence and the vast ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure 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 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, and why are they important?

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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Big Data Engineer with Java

Big Data Engineer with Java

Navtech

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

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Job description

Big Data Engineer with Java
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline or equivalent work experience
  • Must have experience with Big Data toolsets: Hadoop echo system, Spark, Databricks, and Azure-based services
  • Experience with medium to large scale data structures/data lakes
  • Experience with both Streaming and Batch Data Ingestion (Lambda)
  • Experience with Java
  • Must have experience in Streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark structured streaming, Databricks)
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of overall Technology experience with at least 2 years of Big Data (Hadoop, Spark, and Azure HDInsights) experience
  • Experience working with data preparation and data quality
Responsibilities:
  • The Data Engineer II is responsible for partnering with business unit leaders within NCR to analyze, design, and deliver data products that enable NCR's business
  • You will evaluate business questions, find the right data sets, ensure the cleanliness of the data, and build scalable and clean solutions that can be deployed in a production environment
  • Along the way, you'll partner with our Azure Infrastructure, Visualization, Advanced Analytics, and Engineering teams to consistently deliver quality data products

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About Navtech

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Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New Bloomfield, PA, US

Year founded

1996