1

Big Query Jobs (NOW HIRING)

GCP Big Query Admin Location: Ashburn, VA / Irving, TX (Hybrid - 3 days a week in office) Job Type: Contract No of Positions: 2 (1 in each location) Note: Please don't share GCP Engineers / Data ...

Big Query GCP Architect

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$65.25 - $83.25/hr

Big Query GCP Architect Location: Parsippany, NJ (Onsite) Job Type: Full Time Skills: Experience working with both structured and unstructured data sources using cloud analytics (Cloudera , Hadoopo ...

Big Query DBA Location : Ashburn, VA (onsite) Contract * 8+ years as a Data Warehouse Engineer or DBA. * 3+ years of hands on BigQuery administration in production. * Strong SQL performance tuning ...

Troubleshoot complex issues across Vertex AI Notebooks, Big Query, PostgreSQL, SQL, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, Data prep, Data Fusion, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions. * Drive automation by integrating ...

GCP Data Architect

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$64 - $82.50/hr

Demonstrable knowledge & Experience using Google Cloud Big Query is mandatory * Experience with DataProc & DataFlows with Java on Google Cloud Platform is highly desired * Experience with serverless ...

GCP Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$61.25 - $78.75/hr

Establish standards and automate deployment processes In-depth experience in Google cloud platform, Big query, SQL and data warehousing. Solid experience with GCP services (Cloud Storage, Dataflow ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Big Query information

See salary details

$43K

$46K

$48.5K

How much do big query jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for big query in the United States is $45,995.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $46,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone in a BigQuery Engineer position?

A BigQuery Engineer typically focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based data warehouses, ensuring that data pipelines are efficient and reliable. Daily tasks often include writing and optimizing SQL queries, managing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and collaborating with data analysts and stakeholders to deliver data solutions. The role also involves troubleshooting performance issues, maintaining data quality, and implementing best practices for security and cost optimization. Teamwork and regular communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues are key to ensuring data solutions align with business goals.

What is a BigQuery job?

A BigQuery job is a unit of work that BigQuery executes on your behalf, such as running a query, loading data, exporting data, or copying a table. Jobs are asynchronous and can be monitored for completion using job IDs. Each job runs in the context of a specific project and may consume processing resources based on the complexity of the task.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Big Query position, and why are they important?

To excel in a BigQuery Engineer role, you need a strong background in SQL, data modeling, and cloud-based data warehousing, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), especially BigQuery, along with certifications like Professional Data Engineer, is highly valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are important soft skills for this position. These competencies enable efficient handling of large datasets, ensure data accuracy, and foster smooth collaboration with analytics and engineering teams.

More about Big Query jobs
What cities are hiring for Big Query jobs? Cities with the most Big Query job openings:
What states have the most Big Query jobs? States with the most job openings for Big Query jobs include:
Infographic showing various Big Query job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 11% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,995 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

GCP Big Query Admin

Saransh Inc

Ashburn, VA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Role: GCP Big Query Admin
Location: Ashburn, VA / Irving, TX (Hybrid - 3 days a week in office)
Job Type: Contract
 
No of Positions: 2 (1 in each location)
 
Note: Please don't share GCP Engineers / Data Engineers - Need Admin candidates
We are looking for a BQ DBA with Operations support specialist.
This is an immediate requirement, and candidate needs to relocate to Irving, TX / Ashburn, VA.
 
Job Description:
• Administer and support Google Big Query environments, including datasets, tables, and access controls
• Monitor and optimize query performance, storage, and slot utilization
• Manage Big Query costs through capacity planning, quotas, and usage analysis
• Provide L2/L3 production support for Big Query incidents and data issues
• Troubleshoot query failures, performance degradation, and quota limitations
• Implement security best practices using IAM and dataset-level permissions
• Support batch and streaming data ingestion pipelines into Big Query
• Ensure data availability, reliability, and SLA adherence
• Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams on platform best practices