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Big Data Engineer

Red Bank, NJ ยท On-site

$130K - $146K/yr

Training & development * Vision insurance Job Summary Please consider joining our technology team at Throtle as a Big Data Developer. In this role, you will be part of the team that is responsible ...

Big Data Architect

San Antonio, TX ยท On-site

$58 - $74.50/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION San Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Reston, VA ยท On-site

$66.50 - $85.50/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Analytics Developer

Saint Louis, MO

$51.50 - $66.75/hr

Company Description We specialize in Staffing, Consulting, Software Development, and Training along ... Senior Big Data Analytics Developer w/proven experience leading the design and build of 'Big Data ...

Big Data Architect

Reston, VA ยท On-site

$130 - $180/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Honolulu, HI ยท On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Big Data ArchitectLOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Tysons, VA ยท On-site

$64 - $82.25/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

San Antonio, TX ยท On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION San Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$65 - $83.50/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Annapolis Junction, MD ยท On-site

$65.25 - $83.75/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$66 - $84.75/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Big Data Architect

Honolulu, HI ยท On-site

$63 - $81/hr

Big Data Architect LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Cloud Big Data Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$57.50 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Big Data Software Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

Cloud Big Data Software Engineer

Tysons, VA ยท On-site

$56 - $74/hr

Cloud Big Data Software Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note ... Paid Training * No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!! * Referral bonus program with ...

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How much do big data trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for big data trainer in the United States is $31.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Big Data Trainer do?

A Big Data Trainer is responsible for teaching individuals or groups about big data technologies, concepts, and tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and data analytics. They develop course materials, deliver lectures or hands-on workshops, and evaluate the progress of learners. Their goal is to equip professionals or students with the skills needed to work with large-scale data processing and analysis in various industries.

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

To thrive as a Big Data Trainer, you need deep expertise in big data concepts, data analytics, and programming languages like Python or Java, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with big data frameworks and tools such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and relevant certifications like Cloudera or AWS is highly valued. Exceptional communication, presentation, and mentoring skills help convey complex topics and engage learners effectively. These skills ensure trainers can deliver impactful instruction, keep pace with technology advancements, and help trainees gain practical, job-ready abilities.

What are some common challenges Big Data Trainers face when teaching complex technologies to diverse learner groups?

Big Data Trainers often encounter the challenge of balancing curriculum depth with accessibility, especially since learners may have varying levels of technical background. Adapting teaching methods to accommodate beginners while still providing value to more experienced participants requires flexibility and creativity. Trainers also need to stay current with rapidly evolving big data tools and frameworks, ensuring their content remains relevant. Effective communication and the ability to simplify complex concepts are essential for fostering engagement and ensuring that all learners can apply their new knowledge in practical settings.

What is the difference between Big Data Trainer vs Data Analyst?

AspectBig Data TrainerData Analyst
Required CredentialsData certifications, Big Data tools knowledgeData analysis certifications, SQL, Excel
Work EnvironmentTraining centers, corporate training, online platformsBusiness environments, data departments, consulting firms
Industry UsageEducational and corporate training sectorsBusiness decision-making, reporting, data visualization

Big Data Trainers focus on educating professionals on Big Data tools and technologies, often working in training environments. Data Analysts analyze data to generate insights for business decisions. While both roles require data-related skills, Big Data Trainers primarily teach, whereas Data Analysts apply data skills to solve business problems.

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Infographic showing various Big Data Trainer 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 $64,984 per year, or $31.2 per hour.

Big Data/Spark Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance

Rockville, MD โ€ข On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

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Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data processing pipelines using Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Python, Scala).

  • Implement data ingestion, storage, transformation, and analysis solutions that are scalable, efficient, and reliable.

  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines in production environments to identify and resolve issues.


Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Big Data/Spark Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients. Must be local to one of these office locations: Rockville MD or Tysons VA.
Hybrid work is required - non local candidates will not be accepted.
2-step interview process - onsite interview mandatory!
High-volume AWS environment, extremely large data.
Top Skills: Spark, SQL, Python, AI assisted workflows, Automation validation.

Seeking a Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale data processing systems. Will work closely with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines, implement data integration solutions, and ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of big data platforms. Ideally will have deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modern big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark etc.
Responsibilities :
  • Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data processing pipelines using Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Python, Scala).
  • Implement data ingestion, storage, transformation, and analysis of solutions that are scalable, efficient, and reliable.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging Big Data technologies to continuously improve the data architecture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Optimize and enhance existing data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Develop automated testing frameworks and implement continuous testing for data quality assurance.
  • Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to ensure the robustness and accuracy of data pipelines.
  • Work with data scientists and analysts to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
  • Ability to write and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines in production environments to identify and resolve issues.
Required Skills :
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience; Master's degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in Object Oriented and database technologies/concepts which resulted in deployment of enterprise quality solutions.
  • Past experience with developing enterprise quality solutions in an iterative or Agile environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of industry leading software engineering approaches including Test Automation, Build Automation and Configuration Management frameworks.
  • Experience with object oriented programming languages such as Java, Scala or Python.
Essential Technical Skills:
  • AI Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with AI development tools (GitHub Copilot, Q Developer, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.).
  • Technical Background: Strong software development background with ability to contribute to technical discussions.
  • Agile Methodology: Extensive experience with Scrum, Kanban, and continuous improvement practices.
Big Data technologies
  • Experience with Big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive & Trino.
  • Understanding of common issues like:
    • Data skew and strategies to mitigate it.
    • Working with massive data volumes in PetaBytes.
    • Troublehsooting job failures due to resource limitations, bad data, scalability challenged.
  • Real-world debugging and mitigation stories.
AI Skills
  • Prompt Engineering: Proficiency in crafting effective prompts for AI coding assistants and analysis tools.
  • AI Workflow Design: Experience redesigning development processes to leverage AI capabilities.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to interpret AI-generated insights and translate them into actionable team improvements.
  • Change Management: Experience leading teams through AI adoption and workflow transformation.
SQL Skills (Window Functions, Joins, Complex Queries)
  • Comfort with SQL window functions, multi-table joins, aggregations.
  • Provide examples of write/optimize SQL queries.
  • Handle edge cases like NULLs, duplicates, ordering, etc.
Apache Spark (Development, Internals & Tuning)
  • Understanding of Spark's core architecture - executors, tasks, stages, DAG.
  • Spark performance tuning techniques: partitioning, caching, broadcast joins, etc.
  • Troubleshooting slow running/stuck jobs or resource issues in Spark.
  • Experience optimizing Spark jobs for large-scale datasets.
Cloud Technologies
  • Exposure to AWS services like S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, Athena, etc.
  • Use S3 with Spark (e.g., dealing with file formats, consistency issues).
  • EKS, Serverless knowledge, etc.
Programming - Python or Scala
  • Ability to write clean, modular, and performant code.
  • Functional programming concepts (e.g., immutability, higher-order functions).
  • Real-world use cases where they wrote scalable data processing code.
  • Understanding of collections, concurrency, and memory management.
Good to have:
  • Experience with managing production data pipelines/ETL systems.
  • Experience with CI/CD.
  • Experience writing test cases.
  • AWS certifications.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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