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Contract Sql Data Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Azure Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Required 3 Years Hands-on experience in developing efficient PL/SQL procedures Required 5 Years ... The Department of health and human services requires the assistance of a contract resource to serve ...

Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Position : Data Engineer Location : Raleigh, NC Onsite (Must be local) Duration : 12+ Months ... SQL Mastery: Advanced query writing, performance tuning, and optimization. * Hands-on experience in ...

Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$111K - $133K/yr

In current initiatives, data engineering includes consolidating data from multiple sources into a central SQL-based integration point and performing field mapping and transformations, so solution ...

Data Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$106K - $127K/yr

Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution ... Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with PySpark or Spark is strongly preferred. * Experience ...

Data Engineer

Cary, NC

$90K - $150K/yr

Collaborate with AI Engineers to define data contracts and ensure pipeline outputs meet solution ... Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with PySpark or Spark is strongly preferred. * Experience ...

Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Overview We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our growing Data & Analytics team. This role is ... Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database objects to support enterprise reporting ...

Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$111K - $133K/yr

Overview We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our growing Data & Analytics team. This role is ... Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database objects to support enterprise reporting ...

Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$111K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our growing Data & Analytics team. This role is responsible ... Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database objects to support enterprise reporting ...

Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$111K - $133K/yr

Overview We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our growing Data & Analytics team. This role is ... Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database objects to support enterprise reporting ...

Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$111K - $133K/yr

The Data Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data ... Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, views, data models, and transformation logic.

Lead Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$111K - $133K/yr

The ideal candidate is a hands-on data engineering leader with expertise in cloud-based data ... Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL. * Advanced experience designing, developing, orchestrating ...

Lead Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

The ideal candidate is a hands-on data engineering leader with expertise in cloud-based data ... Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL. * Advanced experience designing, developing, orchestrating ...

Lead Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$111K - $133K/yr

The ideal candidate is a hands-on data engineering leader with expertise in cloud-based data ... Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL. * Advanced experience designing, developing, orchestrating ...

Power BI and Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $121K/yr

... contract resource to serve as a Data Engineer responsible for the design, development, and ... Optimize Synapse pipelines, SQL queries, and data storage for performance, reliability, and cost ...

Data Engineer II

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Data Engineer II to join our Data Platform Engineering Organization and ... Proficiency in Python and SQL with experience developing ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and ...

Data Engineer II

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$111K - $133K/yr

Proficiency in Python and SQL with experience developing ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and data integration solutions. * Experience utilizing modern data engineering tools and frameworks such as ...

Data Engineer II

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$111K - $133K/yr

Proficiency in Python and SQL with experience developing ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and data integration solutions. * Experience utilizing modern data engineering tools and frameworks such as ...

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

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract sql data engineer in Raleigh, NC is $126,095.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,300.00 and $133,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Sql Data Engineer vs Contract Data Analyst?

AspectContract Sql Data EngineerContract Data Analyst
Required CredentialsSQL certifications, data engineering skillsData analysis certifications, SQL knowledge
Work EnvironmentData pipelines, database managementData interpretation, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcareMarketing, retail, finance

The Contract Sql Data Engineer focuses on building and maintaining data pipelines and databases, requiring technical skills in SQL and data engineering. In contrast, the Contract Data Analyst emphasizes analyzing data to generate insights and reports. While both roles require SQL knowledge, the engineer's role is more technical and infrastructure-oriented, whereas the analyst's role centers on data interpretation and visualization.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sql Data Engineer jobs in Raleigh, NC? The most popular types of Sql Data Engineer jobs in Raleigh, NC are:
Infographic showing various Contract Sql Data Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $126,095 per year, or $60.6 per hour.

Senior Data Engineer - LOCALS Preferred

Software People, Inc.

Durham, NC • On-site

$96K - $130K/yr

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Job description

Hi,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Srikanth, and I am a Senior Technical Recruiter at Software People Inc. I came across your profile and wanted to reach out regarding an exciting Senior Data Engineer opportunity with our client in Durham, NC.

Here are the key details of the role:

Position: Senior Data Engineer
Location: Durham, NC (Onsite from day 1 / Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ months

Job Overview: This position will focus on supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a new Child Welfare System, specifically assisting with data conversion activities from legacy systems and counties to the new Salesforce platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Learn and understand a broad range of DHHS's data resources and their business applications.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives across the program.
  • Recognize and adopt best practices in data transformation: data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation.
  • Design and support a platform providing secured access to large datasets.
  • Own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards.
  • Provide advanced data support to the data engineering and ETL teams.
  • Collaborate with technical support teams and business owners to ensure seamless operations.
  • Develop processes to enhance the quality and efficiency of quality control checks.
  • Design, build data pipelines, automate tasks, and work with large datasets.
  • Tune application and query performance using SQL profiling tools.
  • Stay up to date with advancements in big data technologies and scale data architecture using Azure, AWS, or public cloud tools.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Strong experience in data engineering, data analysis, and ETL processes.
  • Expertise in SQL, data modeling, and working with large datasets.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
  • Experience in designing and maintaining data pipelines, dashboards, and reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to executive teams and business stakeholders.
  • Experience with data quality improvement and error resolution.

If you're interested in learning more about this role or feel it aligns with your skills and experience, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail.

You can contact me at or by phone at .

Looking forward to hearing from you!