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Data Platform Engineer

Union City, CA ยท Remote

$130.40K - $156.60K/yr

Data Platform Engineer Job Title: Data Platform Engineer Location: Remote, USA Job Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 5 to 8 years Eligibility: Male/Female both can apply Role Description We are ...

Data Platform Engineer

Charlotte, NC ยท On-site

$59.53 - $67.53/hr

This is a 12 month contract opportunity. We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Engineer to support the buildout and enablement of a large-scale data private cloud platform supporting ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Charlotte, NC ยท On-site

$59.53 - $67.53/hr

This is a 12 month contract opportunity. We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Engineer to support the buildout and enablement of a large-scale data private cloud platform supporting ...

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Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL ยท Hybrid

$109.50K - $131.50K/yr

ITTConnect is seeking a Data Platform Engineer for a direct-hire full time position with a client that is a large financial institution. Position is hybrid in Miami. Our client is at a strategic ...

Data Platform Engineer

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$109.50K - $131.50K/yr

ITTConnect is seeking a Data Platform Engineer for a direct-hire full time position with a client that is a large financial institution. Position is hybrid in Miami. Our client is at a strategic ...

Need Data Platform Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$136.20K - $163.60K/yr

Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Engineer with strong expertise in building and scaling Machine Learning (ML) and Data ...

Data Platform Engineer

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$119.50K - $143.50K/yr

The Data Platform Engineer will play a critical role in maturing and operationalizing this platform, ensuring it is reliable, efficient, and easy for teams to use. This role is responsible for ...

Data Platform Engineer

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$119.50K - $143.50K/yr

The Data Platform Engineer will play a critical role in maturing and operationalizing this platform, ensuring it is reliable, efficient, and easy for teams to use. This role is responsible for ...

Data Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$134.90K - $162K/yr

Drive cross-functional platform initiatives, aligning data contracts, SLAs, and system design across Data Science, AI/ML, Infrastructure, and Product * Improve the developer experience for ML and ...

The Data Platform Engineer will operate our database ecosystem as critical infrastructure - proactively improving performance, automating administrative processes, strengthening observability, and ...

The Data Platform Engineer will operate our database ecosystem as critical infrastructure -- proactively improving performance, automating administrative processes, strengthening observability, and ...

Data Platform Engineer

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$119.50K - $143.50K/yr

They are seeking a Data Platform Engineer to build and operationalize a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with data engineers and BI ...

Data Platform Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI ยท On-site

$112.70K - $135.30K/yr

RHP Properties is seeking Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the company's Microsoft Fabric data platform. This role will play a critical part in modernizing ...

Data Platform Engineer

Farmington, MI

$112.70K - $135.30K/yr

RHP Properties is seeking Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the company's Microsoft Fabric data platform. This role will play a critical part in modernizing ...

Data Platform Engineer

Fort Washington, PA ยท On-site

$110.30K - $132.40K/yr

The Data Platform Engineer is responsible for the design, administration, optimization, and operational support of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments, including Microsoft Azure and ...

$134.90K - $162K/yr

Role: Data Platform Engineer-SeniorAssociate (Data & Analytics | Data Operations) Experience: 5+Years of experience Location: Hyderabad Summary: * Tech'sData & Analytics function is dedicated to ...

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How much do contract data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract data platform engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Data Platform Engineer vs Contract Data Engineer?

AspectContract Data Platform EngineerContract Data Engineer
Primary FocusBuilding and maintaining data infrastructure and platformsDeveloping and optimizing data pipelines and workflows
Skills & CertificationsCloud platforms, data architecture, scripting, certifications like AWS or GCPSQL, ETL tools, programming languages, data modeling
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with data platform teams, cloud environments, infrastructure focusWorks on data pipelines, analytics, and data processing tasks
Industry UsageUsed in organizations with complex data infrastructure needsCommon in data-driven companies focusing on data analysis and reporting

The Contract Data Platform Engineer primarily focuses on designing and maintaining data infrastructure and platforms, often working with cloud services and architecture. In contrast, the Contract Data Engineer concentrates on developing data pipelines and processing workflows. Both roles require strong data skills, but their focus areas differ, making them suitable for different project needs within data teams.

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Infographic showing various Contract Data Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 68% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,716 per year, or $62.4 per hour.
Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer

Vurke Inc

Union City, CA โ€ข Remote

$130.40K - $156.60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Data Platform Engineer

Job Title: Data Platform Engineer
Location: Remote, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5 to 8 years
Eligibility: Male/Female both can apply

Role Description

We are looking for a Data Platform Engineer to build and improve the underlying data infrastructure, services, and operational capabilities that power analytics, reporting, and machine learning use cases. In this role, you will focus on the technical platform side of data, including scalability, orchestration, storage patterns, reliability, and engineering standards. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, software teams, and platform stakeholders to ensure that the data environment is robust, efficient, and ready for growing business demands. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term technical foundations for data-driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and improve data platform infrastructure and services
  • Support orchestration, storage, and reliability of data systems
  • Standardize data engineering environments and workflows
  • Improve performance and scalability of data infrastructure
  • Work with cross-functional teams on platform requirements
  • Troubleshoot platform issues affecting analytics workflows
  • Maintain data platform documentation and standards
Required Skills
  • Data platform engineering
  • Pipeline and orchestration awareness
  • Scalability thinking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Performance optimization
  • Documentation
  • Platform reliability
  • Cross-team collaboration