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ByteCubed

Big Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$64.25 - $84.75/hr

Big Data, Strategy and Business Architecture, Systems Engineering, Enterprise cloud services and solutions, PMO services, Innovation, R&D, Business Process and Improvements, and Software Engineering.

ByteCubed

Big Data Engineer

Arlington, VA

$64.25 - $84.75/hr

Big Data, Strategy and Business Architecture, Systems Engineering, Enterprise cloud services and solutions, PMO services, Innovation, R&D, Business Process and Improvements, and Software Engineering.

Accord Technologies Inc.

Sr. Big Data Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (onsite) Duration : 12 months ext. Job Type: W2 contract We are seeking Big Data Engineer to join our Enterprise Data & Analytics team. In this role, you ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

Sr. Big Data Engineer

Weehawken, NJ · On-site

$60.50 - $80.25/hr

Sr. Big Data Engineer Weehawken, NJ Strong Banking Domain experience is required Only Local candidates to NJ/NY Position type: W2 contract. Our Challenge * As a Big Data Engineer, candidate will be ...

R2 Technologies Corporation

Big Data Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

Overview: Big Data Engineer Joining Location: Remote due to Covid but eventually (Alpharetta, GA) # of Positions: 1 Client is a leading provider of platforms, digital innovation, artificial ...

Software Guidance & Assistance

Big Data Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Big Data Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in the DMV area. This position is for a mid ...

1 point system

Big Data Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$57 - $75.50/hr

Does NOT want a machine learning engineer, wants a big data engineer Required Skills: * 5-10 years of experience * Python, Airflow, PySpark, Spark SQL, Spark Streaming, Scala, Relational/No SQL ...

USM

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Big Data Engineer_49415 Location: Reston, VA Duration: Full Time Description: * 6+ years of hands on experience and strong and deep knowledge of Java application development * Experience processing ...

USM

Big Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$63.25 - $83.50/hr

Big Data Engineer Location: Washington, DC Duration: 6 Months Face to Face Must (NO SKYPE) must be Locals to VA/MD/DC Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering ...

Magnite

Senior Big Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$170K - $180K/yr

Senior Big Data Engineer New York, NY Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office) U.S. Remote At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what ...

TriOptus LLC

Big Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $70.50/hr

Position: Software Engineer (Big Data) Duration: 3-6 Months CTH Location: Houston/Plano , TX This is a W2 position that requires candidates to be onsite for 2- 3 days in a week (Hybrid role)

SmartIPlace

Big Data Engineer[Hybrid]

Dallas, TX · On-site

$55.25 - $73/hr

Skills Needed: Big Data, Spark SQL, Scala code, GCP Local to FL/TX/GA Position: Big Data Engineer Location: Temple Terrace, FL / Irving, Dallas TX / Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid - 3 Days in a Week Onsite ...

Redolent, Inc.

Big data engineer - Python

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

We are looking for a Big Data Engineer for an onsite position located in Charlotte, NC, Denver, CO, Jacksonville, FL and Chicago, IL This is a 12+ month W2 contract opportunity. Summary: Join a ...

advansix

Big Data Engineer

Chester, VA

$104K - $156K/yr

AdvanSix is seeking a Big Data Engineer to build and operate our enterprise Unified Data Layer (UDL) - spanning IT and OT - to deliver trustworthy, performant data products that power Finance ...

Arka Infotech Inc

Sr.Big Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Sr. Big Data Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ Job type: FTE Big Data exp.: 3+ years. Responsibilities (but not limited to): Implementation of various solutions arising out of the large data processing ...

PeopleNTech

BIG-DATA-ENGINEER

Houston, TX · On-site

$53.25 - $70.50/hr

Job Role -BIG-DATA-ENGINEER // Houston, Texas Contract to hire 6+ Months. (We would not be able to hire the candidate with any %(Referal amount) once contract is over) Location - Hybrid role Houston ...

advansix

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) - spanning IT and OT - to deliver trustworthy, performant data products that power Finance ...

Inframatix Inc

Big Data Engineer

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

$59.50 - $78.75/hr

Big Data Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: Chevy Chase, MD Duration: 12--24+ Month Contract Mode of Interview: Phone and Skype : • 3 years of hands-on experience in the Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for 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 a Big Data Engineer do?

A Big Data Engineer designs, builds, and manages systems that process and store large volumes of data. They develop data pipelines, integrate data from various sources, and ensure that the infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and efficient. Their work enables organizations to analyze and derive insights from massive datasets, supporting decision-making and business intelligence. Big Data Engineers often work with technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud platforms.

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

To thrive as a Big Data Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in Python, Java, or Scala), experience with data modeling, and a solid understanding of distributed computing and database systems, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with big data tools and platforms like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and relevant cloud services, as well as certifications such as Cloudera or AWS Big Data, is also important. Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are key soft skills that help bridge technical solutions with business needs. These skills are crucial for designing scalable data pipelines, ensuring efficient data processing, and delivering actionable insights that drive organizational success.

What are some common challenges Big Data Engineers face when working with large-scale data pipelines?

Big Data Engineers often encounter challenges related to optimizing data pipelines for scalability and reliability, especially as data volume and velocity increase. Issues like managing data consistency, handling schema changes, and ensuring low-latency data processing are frequent hurdles. Collaborating closely with data scientists and DevOps teams is crucial, as projects often require integrating diverse data sources and maintaining high data quality standards. Staying up-to-date with evolving big data technologies and best practices is essential to address these ongoing challenges effectively.
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Infographic showing various Big Data Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Temporary, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,001 per year, or $63 per hour.

Big Data Engineer

ByteCubed

Arlington, VA • On-site

$64.25 - $84.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Company Description
ByteCubed is a result-oriented and high impact consulting firm specializing in next generation software development and technology, delivering the most efficient strategies and cost-effective solutions that meet the ever-changing challenges that our clients face. Specialties:Big Data, Strategy and Business Architecture, Systems Engineering, Enterprise cloud services and solutions, PMO services, Innovation, R&D, Business Process and Improvements, and Software Engineering.
Job Description
ByteCubed is currently seeking a Big Data Engineer to work with a dynamic team building reusable SaaS components to ingest various types of data into a cloud environment using ETL tools, at our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
Come find out why we have a perfect rating on Glassdoor!
Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
  • Implement aspects of application design - high-performance design, coding, caching mechanisms, security, encryption, state management, error logging, debugging, scalability, code reviews, environment configuration, and testing.
  • Perform unit and system-level testing of applications.
  • Develop reusable loosely-coupled software components to deploy on cloud platforms.
  • Implement ETL processes.
  • Implement business-layers as web service using Java, Spring Framework and JPA.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of related software development experience, implementation of large enterprise systems or distributed computing environment
  • Proficiency in Java, Spring, JPA and Hibernate.
  • Proficiency in ETL development using tools such as Pentaho.
  • Experience in solving big-data problems using Open Source technologies such as Hadoop/HDFS, Accumulo, Spark and HBase on a cloud platform.
  • Proficiency in RDBMS including SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle.
  • Proven track record of designing scalable, distributed software applications.
  • Object-oriented design and programming experience.
  • Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 7+ years in Java, C#
  • Cloudera ecosystems Hive, Pig, Impala, HBase, Mahout, Spark
  • Department of Defense SECRET security clearance.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please include resumes when replying to this post. Contact information for this poster can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ashley-a-staring/12/453/767

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