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A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Data Platform Engineer Position type: Full-time (Contract) Duration: 12+ Months (Possi. Ext. or Conv.) Location: : Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) As a ...

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

As of Jul 13, 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 69% In-person, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,716 per year, or $62.4 per hour.
Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer

Innova Solutions, Inc

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$70 - $75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


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5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Data Platform Engineer
 
Position type: Full-time (Contract)
Duration: 12+ Months (Possi. Ext. or Conv.)
Location: : Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
 
As a Data Platform Engineer - Private Cloud / Kubernetes you will:
  • Design and build a scalable data private cloud platform leveraging Kubernetes and OpenShift.
  • Configure and integrate platform components including compute storage and networking layers and support object storage and execution engines where applicable.
  • Support environment buildout in preparation for enterprise data center migration including configuration of foundational infrastructure such as firewalls and load balancing in collaboration with network teams.
  • Ensure platform readiness to support multi-tenant data workloads.
  • Enable onboarding of 70 tenant applications onto the platform by defining access models resource allocation and environment setup.
  • Design and implement observability frameworks including monitoring alerting and dashboards.
  • Develop automation solutions to support platform provisioning deployments and ongoing operations.
  • Implement and maintain platform-level security and compliance controls ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and supporting enforcement of extensive data and technical controls.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including networking security and infrastructure to support delivery solutioning and requirements definition.
  • Support acceleration of deliverables across both platform buildout and tenant enablement based on capacity needs.
The ideal candidate will have:                                                
  • Experience with Kubernetes preferably OpenShift.
  • Strong Linux experience.
  • Experience building and configuring enterprise platforms from the ground up.
  • Experience designing and implementing observability solutions across platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, BigPanda, PagerDuty or ThousandEyes.
  • Experience with automation tools including Terraform and Helm.
  • Experience with GitOps practices preferably Argo CD.
  • Experience using ServiceNow.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Good to Have Experience with OpenShift ingress and egress control including design and enforcement of secure north-south traffic patterns.
  • Experience with load balancing and traffic routing for internal and external services with high availability.
  • Experience with network segmentation and isolation across tenants’ namespaces and environments in multi-tenant platforms.
  • Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift Network Policies including default deny and least privilege communication controls.
Good to have:
  • OpenShift ingress egress control - design and enforcement of secure north south traffic pattern.
  • Load balancing traffic routing - internal and external service exposure with high availability.
  • Network segmentation isolation - tenant namespace and environment level isolation in multi-tenant platforms.
  • Kubernetes / OpenShift Network Policies - default deny least privilege communication controls.
Additional:
  • Context NexusOne is a new and emerging product and would be considered a strong differentiator however candidates are not expected to have experience with it.
  • Candidates without NexusOne experience must have strong OpenShift Kubernetes and Linux expertise.
  • The role will primarily focus on platform buildout and core engineering but will also support tenant enablement observability implementation and compliance control alignment depending on capacity needs.
  • The overall objective is to ensure the platform is fully built secure observable and usable for downstream applications and enterprise customers.
 
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.   ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
 
Akshay Bhojak
602-715-2012
akshay.bhojak@innovasolutions.com
 
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $70- $75 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate''s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
 
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
 
Recent Recognitions:
  • Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
  • Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
  • One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
  • One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
  • Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
  • One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
  • AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
 
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
 
Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend  and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.  If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.  Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.   Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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Innova Solutions Inc., headquartered in Duluth, GA, US, is a prominent player in the digital transformation and technology solutions industry. The company's innovative approach focuses on accelerating change and empowering businesses to better serve their customers in today's digital age. The products and services offered by Innova Solutions range from data analytics and cloud services to cybersecurity solutions, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The company was founded with a commitment to provide groundbreaking solutions, and this commitment continues to shape its operations and drive its growth strategy.

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Duluth, GA, US