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Big Data Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70.25 - $90.25/hr

... VP / Directors for solutions around Bigdata • Design, implement, and deploy high-performance ... big data technologies and frameworks including but not limited to Hadoop, MapReduce, Pig, Hive ...

Big Data Architect

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$58 - $74.50/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION San Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

Reston, VA · On-site

$66.50 - $85.50/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

Aurora, CO · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION San Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

Tysons, VA · On-site

$64 - $82.25/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$66 - $84.75/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$65.25 - $83.75/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Sr. Big Data Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $77/hr

Our Big Data capability team needs hands-on developers who can produce beautiful & functional code ... direct clients requirements ** U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in ...

Big Data Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

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Big Data Architect

New York, NY

$69.75 - $89.75/hr

Big Data Architect Location: NYC, NY Start Date: As Earliest Experience: Above 10 Years Rate Range ... Able to guide / partner with VP / Directors for solutions around Bigdata Design, implement, and ...

Big Data Engineer

Chester, VA · On-site

$104K - $156K/yr

AdvanSix is seeking a Big Data Engineer to build and operate our enterprise Unified Data Layer (UDL ... avoid direct system scraping. · Produce "readme" docs, data dictionaries, runbooks, and post ...

Big Data Architect

Aurora, CO · On-site

$65 - $83.50/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

Reston, VA · On-site

$130 - $180/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid‑back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

Big Data Architect

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Big Data ArchitectLOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid‑back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

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Big Data Engineer

Hopewell, VA · On-site

$104K - $156K/yr

AdvanSix is seeking a Big Data Engineer to build and operate our enterprise Unified Data Layer (UDL ... avoid direct system scraping. · Produce "readme" docs, data dictionaries, runbooks, and post ...

Big Data Architect

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$63 - $81/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional ...

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How much do big data director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for big data director in the United States is $56.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.83 and $71.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Big Data Director vs Data Engineer?

AspectBig Data DirectorData Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields; often leadership experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields; certifications like Hadoop or Spark beneficial
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing data teams, managing big data projectsHands-on data pipeline development, data architecture, coding, and system implementation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large enterprises, tech companies, finance, healthcare for data strategyCommon in tech firms, startups, and any organization handling large-scale data processing

The Big Data Director focuses on strategic oversight and leadership of data initiatives, while Data Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure. Both roles are essential in data-driven organizations but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Big Data Director 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 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,445 per year, or $56.9 per hour.

Hadoop Big Data Developer

Bright Vision Technologies

Andover, MA • On-site

$100 - $150/hr

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Hadoop Big Data Developer - 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

Hadoop Big Data Developer

Location

100% Remote (U.S.)

Position Type

Full-time, Direct W2

Salary Range

$100,000–$150,000 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 Hadoop Big Data Developer 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.

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.

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